GBH Portrait

Gallery: AvianPosted October 13, 201084 views8 comments

I ended up a bit too close for a full body, so settled for this portrait. I like the way the colors of the bg match the heron so nicely. From a morning at EB Forsythe NWR.

50d, 500mm, Iso 200, 1/1000, F4 Please see the LARGER version, too!

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 13, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Everything is sharp and crisp, good detail, but it looks just a little washed out to me.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 13, 2010 at 4:32 PM

It's a very good portrait, Sharon. I also think it needs a little lift too, maybe just a touch more in levels and contrast.

I always struggle to get the composition right with Heron head shots, but this looks spot on to me so thanks for that.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 13, 2010 at 5:00 PM

A really nice close-up with a great BG. My only suggestion would be to selectively reduce the exposure on the bird just a bit.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 13, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Wonderful detail Sharon - I agree with Ron re the exoposure on the bird

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 13, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Nice portrait with good detail. I agree it could be a little darker.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 13, 2010 at 10:34 PM

Nice composition, and I love the bg in this one, Sharon. My nits have all been mentioned.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 13, 2010 at 11:39 PM

Sharon,

The background in this image is stunning. I like your comp, the details, the surve of the heron's neck. Agree with darkening the exposure just a bit.

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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on October 14, 2010 at 12:18 AM

Nice close-up view of this Heron. Nice details and background. I'm with the gang, it needs to be darkened a little.
Ronnie

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