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Striking Pose

© Martie Last

Striking Pose

Uploaded: July 06, 2008

Description

f/5.6, 1/6400, ISO 400
This is a resubmit. I increased the blue of the background a little and brightened the feathers on the bird's neck.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic July 06, 2008

I love the curve of the neck, the brilliant white feathers and the color in the eye and bill
Nicely taken, Martie #955669

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe July 06, 2008

Yes, the curves, colors, contrasts, and composition are excellent, Martie!
kk #6145812

Derek D. Dafoe July 06, 2008

Nice clean image Martie!! Great work!! #6145880

Michael Kelly level-classic July 06, 2008

Very nice work on hard to capture subject. Love the lines and the clarity of the eye. PS work well done though I did not see the original this looks great. #6146042

Melissa G. Meiselman July 06, 2008

I love the "S" shape of his pose taken with fine detail, beautifully composed with great color, Martie!! #6146044

Renata Gusciora July 06, 2008

Wonderful capture,shape and clarity,Martie! #6146164

Arlene Krassner July 06, 2008

What a graceful image Martie. #6146412

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 06, 2008

Nice capture, Martie. Beautiful bird. #6147309

Amber J. Skene July 06, 2008

Beautiful capture! Wonderful color and lighting! #6147611

Chris Ebben July 06, 2008

Great image & title. It sure is striking a pose. Good job editing=^..^= #6147615

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 07, 2008

Great Curves Martie. #6148817

Sam Britt July 07, 2008

Terrific close-up, Martie. #6148874

Erin Appelbaum July 07, 2008

Stunning capture Martie. Love the composition, crop and clarity Peter #6151381

Ken Slade July 07, 2008

Not only is this a great nature shot, it is an interesting study in lines and curves. like the crop and the wonderful natural looking colors. #6151946

Amy JACKSON July 07, 2008

Beautiful image, Martie! #6151949

Martie Last August 06, 2008

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. Sorry for the delay getting back to you. My brother was in the hospital for almost the whole month of July and I was driving back and forth to Michigan to see him. All is well now, thank goodness. #6280805

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