Gallery: AvianPosted February 10, 201051 views8 comments
I shot this photo at Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island on 1/29/10. It's cropped
Nikon D300, Sigma 150-500mm f/5.0-6.3 lens
1/6400 at f/9.0. -1/3 EV, focal length 300mm, ISO 800
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8 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 10, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Hi, Hilke - welcome to a great forum!
This is a nice first post! Good detail in the feathers.
You were likely set for fliying birds at the 800 iso, so there is some noise here. The shadow shows a high sun so pretty harsh light too - early in the morning or later in the afternoon is usually the best light.
There is some greenish tinge in some of the feathers,so I'm not sure what type of processing you used.
A lower angle might have given you a nice eye catchlight.
Looking forward to more images from you!
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 10, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Hilke,
Welcome to NPN's Avian Critique forum, the photographers here are a great resource in becoming a better photographer.
Sandy has covered almost every thing I would have covered. I can see a thin halo around the bill of the tern, that should be easy to fix though with careful selection during masking prior to sharpening.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on February 10, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Welcome to NPN, Hilke. Interesting looking tern: funny how the feathers look slicked back on his head. Somehow reminds me of some people I've met! Various nits already mentioned. I'll add one more: the end of the tail is very close to the edge of the frame. Keep posting, enjoy the comments you recieve and don't hesitate to comment on the images of others too. There are always plenty of different opinions.
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Katja Rosvall on February 11, 2010 at 5:02 AM
The technical glitches others mentioned are so small that I don't notice them. I like the setting, and the light sand is a nice bg to a white bird. The overall light colour scheme makes the image nice and spacious. I like it!
Registered on August 16, 2009, 28 Posts, 636 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Welcome to NPN Hilke and to the Avain Forum, a nice first post. A nicely handled exposure considering the harsh light. Looking forward to seeing more.
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 11, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Welcome Hilke Nice first post, I'd like to see a bit more of a rectangular comp with more room behind and in front of the bird and a little less on the bottom. As Sandy said you didn't need the higher iso in this bright light and that has caused some noise. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 11, 2010 at 3:16 PM
A big welcome Hilke. I would like to see a little more room on the left and the top. the exposure looks good. Other nits mentioned. I look forward to seeing more of you images and to reading your comments on others images. Cheers.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on February 11, 2010 at 7:29 PM
All valid points have been mentioned Hilke. Wishing you a warm welcome to NPN !
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comments
8 commentsThis is a nice first post! Good detail in the feathers.
You were likely set for fliying birds at the 800 iso, so there is some noise here. The shadow shows a high sun so pretty harsh light too - early in the morning or later in the afternoon is usually the best light.
There is some greenish tinge in some of the feathers,so I'm not sure what type of processing you used.
A lower angle might have given you a nice eye catchlight.
Looking forward to more images from you!
Sandy r
Welcome to NPN's Avian Critique forum, the photographers here are a great resource in becoming a better photographer.
Sandy has covered almost every thing I would have covered. I can see a thin halo around the bill of the tern, that should be easy to fix though with careful selection during masking prior to sharpening.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.