Gallery: AvianPosted January 1, 2014146 views11 comments
This is a shot of an osprey I recently encountered. There is no question who he is looking at!
400mm, 5.6, 1/500, ISO 100
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11 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 1, 2014 at 10:27 PM
Nice look from this Osprey, Sandy. Since you're doing a portrait, I might be tempted to crop from the bottom to just above the bolt.
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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 1, 2014 at 10:37 PM
a nice look from this bird, Sandy, it certainly makes the most of the steep angle of view. the comp feels a bit awkward to me, I think Dennis is on the right track.
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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 1, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Thanks guys, here it is cropped per the suggestion of Brian.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 2, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Good close portrait overall Sandy.
I like the direct eye contact, and the head on POV works well here.
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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 2, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Thanks Howard - I am intrigued by those eyes!
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on January 2, 2014 at 4:01 PM
Like the second shot much better. You got some good advice.
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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 2, 2014 at 4:20 PM
Patrick, I sure did. After viewing Howard's website and work, I feel fortunate that someone of his expertise doesn't send me a bill for the suggestions!! It's amazing how something quite simplistic can transform an image.
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 2, 2014 at 4:43 PM
Like the second better, nice details thats an intense look,
Ray
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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 2, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Thanks Ray, for sure on the improvement in cropping!
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 4, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Via our email exchange Sandy.
I'm here for you man
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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 4, 2014 at 12:44 PM
I know you are Howard - thanks!
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11 commentsI like the direct eye contact, and the head on POV works well here.
Ray
I'm here for you man