Male Anhinga

Gallery: AvianPosted April 12, 2014162 views17 comments

Anhinga anhinga

I really liked this classic Anhinga pose in full breeding plumage. Not real happy with the perch, but I couldn't pass up the shot. There is detail on the high res version in the blacks on the back, but I had trouble bringing them out in the compressed version.
1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS
1/800, f11
ISO 400
49% of full frame
Please view the larger post for detail.

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 12, 2014 at 4:36 PM

What a wonderful pose it gave you! Exposure is nice in the wings, tail, and head, and real nice details. Looks like at the right hand side of the body you're getting real close to having a halo...so probably not a lot you could do to get more out of those blacks. This is one of the nicer Anhinga images I've seen, either way. Sharon

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 12, 2014 at 7:05 PM

A handsome pose. Don't mind the perch at all. A minor nit, but the bird seems slightly rotated, so a perfectly perpendicular look with slightly MORE centred subject would be my suggestion. As the bird's head is turned to the right I can understand why you gave a little more room on that right side, at least that is my assumption. Very cool bird and photo!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 12, 2014 at 11:11 PM

Really like this one Matt, great pose to show the detail in the feathers, great shapes in this image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 12, 2014 at 11:34 PM

Sweet, Matt. I wouldn't worry about the perch, it certainly looks good to me. Great pose and angle.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 13, 2014 at 5:37 AM

Wonderful image with a great pose indeed ! The perch is not a show stopper for me.

, Hans

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 13, 2014 at 8:52 AM

Great classic drying pose. I have no problem with the perch and the detail and color of the bird are great.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on April 13, 2014 at 11:06 AM

Matt,
This is Classic indeed and very well captured. Be thankful of this perch as it allowed you this unobstructed view of this beautiful bird. Most of the time these guys are found in cluttered environments that make it hard to get a clean shot.
Well done . . .

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on April 13, 2014 at 1:54 PM

Lovely shot. At first glance it seems like a painting

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 13, 2014 at 8:39 PM

Sweet pose, excellent detail and the breeding eye ring is a plus.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 13, 2014 at 10:52 PM

We rarely get a clear view of these guys, so I'd be very happy with that clean perch.
Very well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 14, 2014 at 9:10 AM

I like the comp on this one a lot Matt. Great head turn, good techs.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 15, 2014 at 11:18 AM

Wow, fantastic pose. I think it could use a slight crop from the right. I understand the bird may technically be centered as-is, but to me the uneven empty space on the left and right sides seem to throw the composition off-balance.

Max

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 15, 2014 at 11:57 AM

Excellent shot Matt, I like pose with head turn and nice job dealing with the B&W contrast, well done.

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Comment posted by Jason Jablonski on April 16, 2014 at 1:02 AM

Very cool shot!!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 16, 2014 at 3:44 AM

Awesome preening pose you captured, love the patterns in the wings and that beautiful eye.

Sweet One Matt

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 16, 2014 at 8:35 AM

I can't add much to what has already been said Matt.
It's a terrific pose, great comp!

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Comment posted by Marina Scarr on April 16, 2014 at 9:16 AM

Love the centered comp you chose for this and the perch worked well to help display the pose.

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