Dunlin - the Whole Bird

Gallery: AvianPosted August 20, 20186,349 views11 comments

My post of the obscured Dunlin resulted in, uhm, mixed feedback enlightened

- thanks to all ! Of course I also made shots showing the Dunlin in full (except for the feet that is ...).

Nikon D500 @ 500mm | 1/1000s | f4 | ISO500 | overexposed 4/3EV | camera and me on the sand

Thanks for viewing as wishing all a nice week ahead,

Cheers,
Hans

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 20, 2018 at 3:13 PM

Sorry for the "mixed" review, Hans, but I do like this better. I did like the concept in the first post and if you could get something about half way between the two, I think it would be superb.

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Comment posted by Paula LeVay on August 20, 2018 at 3:14 PM

Hans, impressive feather detail, especially on the head and bill. The colorful green vegetation adds lots of interest to the scene also. For me, there's no problem not having the feet visible as long as there's enough landscape in the image to suggest that's where the feet would be placed. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 20, 2018 at 3:15 PM

Thanks Dennis, no sorry needed, that's what the forums for: to give open and honest feedback ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM

Hans, for me this is more like what I'd go for. The lush greens of the BG add lots to its appeal, and the high-key effect works quite well. Assuming that you were standing, it looks like a pretty challenging area. Thanks for the follow-up post.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 20, 2018 at 4:29 PM

Very nice, Hans! Good detail on the Bird and I like the high key look. I'm guessing more photographers would like this over the previous post, but I bet the other one would make more general public sales because it has a more artistic look. Both are excellent shots and presentations IMHO.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 20, 2018 at 5:22 PM

Hi Hans
I think I would go with this posting. The detail and coloring are vary nice, but I would like some more room on the right hand side of the frame. Nice work.
Peter

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 20, 2018 at 5:28 PM

A more classical image, Hans. The high key green and white habitat shows off the dunlin's breeding plumage well.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 20, 2018 at 9:26 PM

Hi Hans,

Excellent--No nits from me. Details and colors are very nice. devil

.....................Jim

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 21, 2018 at 2:36 AM

Nice feather detail and excellent exposure Hans. I do find myself wishing for a bit more room as it feels a bit tight in the frame. However, I still think it works.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 21, 2018 at 9:31 AM

A very attractive image. Excellent detail in the Dunlin and I like the overall lighting.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 21, 2018 at 3:52 PM

I agree that this is a more interesting image with more of the bird showing. You still done a good job with point of view, detail, and background. I appreciate the high key approach and the seaweed is quite pleasing. I also think you did the right thing and posting the original image as this is a critiquing site and it's worth trying something out of the box.

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