Bird of Prey

Trevor · #1 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 12:36

Photographers Comments
Another from a recent shoot at the local falconry centre

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Tco · #2 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 13:08

Hi Trevor.
Well mate, progress you are certainly making sir.

Because of the way the eye is positioned in the head of a bird of prey it is unusual to see a pure profile image. I usually see them with a very slight tilt toward the cam; enough to bring in the eye as the main point of focus.
Having said that I am liking this for other reasons buddy. Birds of prey have such smart and amazing plumage. They always seem to give a impression of speed even when sat still!
So...subject matter is a good one. It would look nice as part of a series of shots of the same bird. The depth of field is excellent. background nicely out of focus and of a suitable colour (you lucky sod!!

).

Colour overall may benefit from a slight lift in p/shop and maybe a tickle of sharpening. But its a good image bud. Nice and close and a handsome fella.

G8PSR · #3 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 14:28

Great shot Trevor, I like it, well done.

**Dennyboy** · #4 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 17:23

I love this shot all been said by TCO critique wise, especially the background how many times is the shot good and the background spoils it a tad.

**Dennyboy** · #5 (**permalink**) 21-05-2008, 17:24

dont know what happened there, got 3 copies of the same comments????? dont usually repeat myself!

Trevor · #6 (**permalink**) 22-05-2008, 08:46

Thanks all for the comments, just realised posted this before having a look at it in CS2.

Thanks again, will get there eventually.

**genese** · #7 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 09:15

looks like a tawny eagle and a beautifully shot one too!