Reddish and Pinkish

Gallery: AvianPosted June 20, 2011351 views7 comments

I've tried from time to time to get a reddish egret dancing with the pink of spoonbills in the water and the background, but it just never seems to work. This one yesterday at Ding Darling I think maybe is not too bad.

Canon 1D3, 300mm f2.8L + 2.0 TC
ISO 400, f5.6, 1/1000

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7 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM

Lovely contrast and goood action

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on June 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Buck, I like how the Reddish stands out and he ripple trail moving from the left to its feet. It provides a feeling of movement for me. I would like to see a little more room added to the left side, it would give the Reddish room to move into, IMO. Nice image.

Harry

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Beautiful shot, the egret looks great against the pink background.
Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

Buck, really nice detail and dance in the reddish, and the pink BG adds a lot.
I also would like a bit more room on the left... a little centered for my taste.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 21, 2011 at 3:03 AM

Very nice pose you captured Buck, and the "pinkish" background really sets the primary subject off well :^)

I also agree with comments offered about regarding the composition. Working on the assumption this has been cropped some, perhaps you could choose an alternative composition. One other point I noted when looking at the larger version, is the that white areas around the primary subject's eye and upper bill appear a little on the bright side, perhaps some subtle darkening might improve this with the Burn tool in PS.

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

Gorgeous play on color with the pinks and blues. I 'm not crazy about the harsh light which I know is not your fault and I too would like to see it a little less centered..

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

Very nice indeed, Buck. I really like the pose of the Egret and the Flamingos make a great bg.

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