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Goosander (1 Viewer)
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On-Firecrest
Stuck in a Rutt
good shot but theres probably to much space on the left of the bird and not enough on the right.
psilo
Well-known member
I love the potential of this shot as the colouring int he goosander matches the colouring in the stones so very well. I would want to produce a shot that shows this to better effect. I would do it by shooting a wider angle and getting low down to the ground so that you are on the birds level. The bird in this shot is looking up at you and that always to me gives a feeling of supremacy over a bird rather being at one with it.
Composition is important also. The bird is looking right so produce a positive space for him to look into. At present your crop is unbalanced with too much space behind. On the whole though a nice shot, reasonably sharp with good exposure, well done.
Composition is important also. The bird is looking right so produce a positive space for him to look into. At present your crop is unbalanced with too much space behind. On the whole though a nice shot, reasonably sharp with good exposure, well done.
Sue Wright
Well-known member
Hi Andy,
A beautiful photo, but it does need 'levelling' up so that you have as much on both sides of your subject. I have to go along with Annette's suggestion of getting down level with the Bird too. It makes for a far better and certainly far more natural shot. Give it a try and you'll see it far improves it. I've got so many where I'm above the Bird/Animal and I don't like them much either!
Sue.
A beautiful photo, but it does need 'levelling' up so that you have as much on both sides of your subject. I have to go along with Annette's suggestion of getting down level with the Bird too. It makes for a far better and certainly far more natural shot. Give it a try and you'll see it far improves it. I've got so many where I'm above the Bird/Animal and I don't like them much either!
Sue.
birderbf
Wild, Wild West ................... ern Spindalis
I agree with the things already said, but I will add that it always helps to focus on the bird's eye before clicking. This one seems to be focused on the birds back or rump, and the eyes seem a bit out of focus. This is hardly noticeable though.
And I do like the pic!
And I do like the pic!
