Fluffed Raven

Gallery: AvianPosted December 13, 2011658 views4 comments

Here's another of the same Common Raven from a couple days ago. I like the fluffed pose, snow on the bill, and setting here. I wish there was more detail in the median and lesser coverts--something happened with the angle of light that made them go flat here.

This is such a wonderful species that I too often take for granted because they are a constant presence here. I always mean to get out and shoot them and never do, even though I enjoy their antics almost every day. So I'm glad that I have gotten some images lately. It's also been fun to get out the 100-400 for these guys, which has not seen a lot of use since I bought my 500mm.

I appreciate your critiques and comments. Please view the larger version if possible.

Canon 7D, 100-400 at 105mm, handheld

f/7.1, 1/400, ISO 400; Crop to 81% of original (14.5 of 18MP)

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

Love this Brian. Great sharpness and detail on the bird with super DOF. A really nice exposure on a tough subject with a tough BG. The puffed up feathers really add. A wonderful series so far Brian. Love it.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

I like this too. Very tough situation - a raven in snow but you did well with it. Another great look at the eye. I'm in the same boat as you - seldom use the 100-400 since I got the 500, but in certain situations it's essential to have.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

I really like how the black feathers are reflected along with the pose in the snow, what an interesting contrast, way to go.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM

Really nice job pulling off the exposure of this Raven with that snot BG Brian. Not as easy as some might think. Looks like he is trying to keep warm.

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