by Jerry Austin
These guys are becoming an obsession. Lukily they have been really accomodating. The weather here in Texas has been rainy and overcast. Today was no different, but I did manage a few good images. I can't wait till the rains move on and the nice light returns.
Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014. Comments and critiques welcome.
Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400f4 L IS
f5.6
1/250s
ISO 100
Focal Length 442mm
Comments
7 commentsHi Jerry,
I like this one better than your first post. The high key presentation is wonderful and I like the head turn on this bird
........................Jim
A nicely regalpose. The high key is interesting. I'd like a little mroe differentiation between thebird and the sky, especially in the area around the back of the head. But overall, very nice management of a tough exposure.
Beautiful pose, Jerry. It really works well with the perch. You might think about bringing out that glorious red eye just a bit.
Hi Jerry
That is a great shot for F5.6 and 1/250s. I realy like the whites on this Kite.
Peter
Nice find and well presented. I am actually in southeastern Colorado right now looking for these guys and hope to find them...this is getting me more excited.
Great pose and that nice craggy branch makes for a fine looking image,lovely feather detail.
Keith.
Jerry: it's another "what's not to like about a solid image"? I like the high key b/g because it is very effective in focusing attention on the bird in this case. My only minor nit would be to dodge around the eye a bit. Richard