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Into The Darkness
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Into The Darkness

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted October 31, 2010187 views10 comments
This morning just after sunrise. Lake Livingston, TX

D3 ISO 400 300/2.8 with 2x tc. f 5.6 1/1250 -1.3ev. Handheld.

The sun made it to the bird before it made it to the far shore.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 31, 2010 at 9:55 PM
This really has some serious impact when you open it up!! A very dramatic image. I really like the way you handled the exposure. Nice image.
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Paula Dittrick on October 31, 2010 at 10:06 PM
You captured the moment well. Looks like a keeper.
Registered on May 2, 2006, 16 Posts, 179 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 31, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Really nice job on the exposure. I'm debating whether it would be improved by cropping a bit off the bottom (so the bird's not quite so centered vertically).

Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 1, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Nice graphic, minimalist shot. The bird glows. Personally I think it might be more effective as a pano crop.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Kirk Greene on November 1, 2010 at 11:23 AM
I love it. This image is simple and powerful at the same time. Excellent job handling a tough exposure. :toast:
Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 1, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Angela, you and that 2x TC have done it again. I really like the comp, and the whites shine like a beacon here. Nice work.
ps, my tc is still on backorder. Beleive it?
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on November 1, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Angela,
beautiful comp and excellent exposure control. Really nice.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 1, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Very dramatic Angela. I almost never like black backgrounds but this is a strong exception. Love the reflection and the light on the splash of water in front of the bird. Sure wish I could see a larger version like you usually post.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on November 7, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Stunning capture Angela. Love the composition. Great job on the exposure.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Dottie Short on December 24, 2010 at 9:46 PM
This is a dramatic image! Just stunning.
Registered on April 12, 2010, 61 Posts, 375 Comments