Greater Yellowlegs

Posted by Rob Palmer on Tue Sep 02, 2003 12:08 pm

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I realize that I need to get lower to get a better angle, but other than that what other crits are there for this image.

Canon 1D, 400 5.6, 1.4x, ISO 200, F:8, 1/1250

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Sep 02, 2003 12:21 pm

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I think you hit the nail on the head with your own critique. Nothing to add to that

I do like the smooth water and the blues in it a lot.

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by Mike Wilson on Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:38 pm

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A bit of fill might make the bird pop more but doesn't need it. Like the water ripples and soft colors.

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by Bob Ettinger on Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:15 pm

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Rob,

You said it, that's all.

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by Arthur Morris on Tue Sep 02, 2003 4:26 pm

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Hi Rob, I love the composition and the sharpness and the blue water. Sometimes you get more substantial reflections working from a standing position than when on your belly, and in addition, you'd likely lose most of the blue water by getting lower... The problem here, and the reason that some are suggesting the use of fill flash, is, IMO, one of poor light angle. I am not exactly sure where the light is coming from but it's not from over your shoulder, that's why parts of the bird itself are in shadow.
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by Bruce Sherman on Tue Sep 02, 2003 5:29 pm

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Rob,
My only nit is the angle, just like you mentioned.

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by LHays on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:54 pm

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Getting lower is definitely a requirement with these birds. I also know that sometimes that's not possible. A good effort with this one....with good detail.

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by Heather Forcier on Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:22 am

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I like the water tones here, too, and the reflection is cool. I can't add to your self critique.

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by Anthony Medici on Thu Sep 04, 2003 9:04 pm