The Strike

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

A few frames earlier than my last post. I chose the last one to process first because it had the best view of the fish. You can just barely tell it’s there in this image, but I like the full extension of the striking pose.

Specific Feedback

Anything you can think of. I used a slight free form vignette from the TK9 panel to help subdue the reflection in this one. and straightened it based on the eye and its reflection. I also eliminated a couple of brighter items that I didn’t bother with in the first image. I’d personally prefer to have the bittern a bit higher in the frame, but I don’t have any more on the bottom and I think any of the fill options would botch it.

Technical Details

Sony A1 FE 200-600 +1.4 TC @ 503mm, beanbag on car window, f/9, 1/500, iso 3200, manual exposure. Processed in LR & PS CC. Straightened and cropped to 5799x3559.

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Very jealous of your captures of this intriguing species. The brown of the bird stands out well from the surroundings and the prey grab adds a lot of interest. Processing looks good to me. Well done.

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Great action shot and format. I also agree with @Allen_Sparks comments.

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As nice as your previous image. Good timing on this one to get the action.

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I don’t recall ever seeing an image of a Bittern with prey before. Well done! Processing looks spot on to me eye. Great catch both ways…you and the bird.

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Hi Dennis
The Bittern’s eye contact, is the set, game and match of this photograph.
Peter

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Excellent shot, Dennis, I love how it shows the typical hunting pose of this species. No nits from me! Cheers, Hans