High speed Goosander

Gallery: AvianPosted September 21, 2016342 views8 comments

Lake Geneva, Switzerland
D810 300mm f2.8 G ED VR2 + tc 1.4 series 3
f/9.0 ISO 800 1/2500 EV 0.00 WBA Hand held
Photoshop CS6

I’m seeking to accentuate the impression of the Goosander’s high-speed flight. Almost linear ripples and fragmented reflection contributed to that effect; flat calm, mirror-like conditions would have been less appropriate. I chose a substantial symmetrical crop of the original frame. In this instance I’m reluctant to crop with large amounts of canvas ‘up front’.
Thanks for viewing
Your crits. and nits are most welcome
David

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on September 21, 2016 at 10:40 AM

Hi David: Nice crisp flight shot of a fast moving bird. Techs look good in that respect.
My first reaction before reading your words is that the composition left me flat with it being so centered. I'm curious why you're reluctant to have room on the left for the bird to fly into. As presented, a centered composition implies a static subject to me. I played wit the image, added canvas on the left and cropped some from the right and the implied motion is much stronger.

Just curious on your clear intent to choose this composition.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on September 21, 2016 at 11:05 AM

Excellent detail for a flight shot. I agree the linear nature of the water adds to the sense of motion. I think I see what you mean in terms of your crop, that with more canvas behind the bird than in front of it may give an illusion that the bird is moving fast through the frame. I'd be interested in seeing a different crop (with more canvas in front) for comparison.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on September 21, 2016 at 12:21 PM

You nailed the high-speed flight impression here David. Looks like it is going all out. Nice freeze of the action capturing great details in the bird.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 21, 2016 at 12:34 PM

The feel of speed comes across nicely in this one, David. I understand your reluctance to put too much canvas up front, but I think I'd like this more with a bit less behind the bird. Nice work.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on September 21, 2016 at 3:32 PM

This is a wonderful flight capture showing the fast speed David. But I feel it would be stronger with the impression of more room in front to fly into. The water makes a fantastic background for this image.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 21, 2016 at 7:36 PM

Excellent job capturing this flight shot, David. Very nice detail in the bird and the water colors create a really nice background. I feel the composition would be a bit stronger with less space behind the bird. I think there is adequate space in front of the bird. Great job.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 22, 2016 at 12:29 AM

Excellent flight shot and vivid colours.
I won't enter the crop debate! Like it as you chose to crop.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 7, 2016 at 10:37 AM

David,
Your accentuation works for me devil

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