The Prestige-Dedicated to Cherlyn

Unique, great shot, congrats!

Impressive, Joseph; that beak is something amazing.

Very good capture. This bird has an aristocratic look! Warm regards. Glauco (7/7 anon.)

Thanks Joseph for your dedication. I was away for a few days so only got chance to see this now. Expertly placed against a dark bg & I would also take this the way you did. Lovely bird.

A very powerful and effective portrait, Joseph. Hard to get something like this all in perfect focus, but the most important area is the eye which is well handled. I sense that you are close to the subject, so a narrower aperture may not have worked to make the tip of the beak sharper.

Beautiful work, Joseph. Such warmth and majesty. It's really a grand photo. I happen to like the softness of the curvature of the beak. To me, that's more sensual than had it all been sharp.

Joe, funny and great combination of nature/art.... I like the colors, light, its eye looking at me... ;-)) and huge bike.

 

Impressive and defiant. Excellent. Max. Have a nice day. Vicente.

great detail and color.... fun tastic

Excellent capture Joseph

Superb! Best regards.

Great focus ,sharpness and detail. Well done image...Great work! 7/7 Best regards...

Vamsi: About as straight out of the camera as I usually get. Ha!  I darkened the BG, sharpened, and cropped about 20%. Thanks!

Oliver: He would be pleased at your comment. Thanks!

Jose: Thanks!

R. Rivera: Thank you.

Paula: Thanks for stopping by so often!

Glauco: Appreciate that!

Cherlyn: Glad you approve! I've attempted to copy some of your technique. You've taught me well :o)

Roger: Well, here was the challenge. It was indoors and out of respect for the birds I didn't use flash. I was using a monopod so I couldn't use too fast of a shutter speed and thought I should use a large aperture. When I looked at the image on my lcd, I missed the tip . The rest seemed pretty sharp. I really probably should have tried to increase the dof :o( Thanks!

Fred: I would have to say that most people would prefer the beak to be sharper, and I tend to agree. However, your observations let me consider other possibilities . Your latest image proves that your technique can work very well. Love how you think outside the box. Thank you!

Pnina: Lol. I agree with you. Thank you so much!

Vicente: Thank you my friend. I like how you say he is defiant.

Sheryl: Ha! Thanks!

Chaba: Thank you!

Halina: Thanks for commenting!

Ozhan: Thanks for looking. !!

Hola Joseph, una foto impresionante, la luz es excelente, y la profundida de campo es magnifica. Un gran trabajo. Saludos. Joaquin. 7/7.

And a fine tribute, indeed.

Very interesting capture,congrat

Joaquin: Gracias!

Emmanuel: Appreciate that. Like I said, your images have helped me get interested in feathered shots!

S Tamson: Thanks for your time.

Very original and nice shot. Good executed and with very good result. Well captured. Best regards from Galicia (Spain)

A really beautiful shot, Joseph! Best regards, Ruud.

Exquisite. So perfect that it is beyond any critique. Rgds.

A superb combination of portrait, and nature photography. I wouldn't change a thing. Congratulations!

Greatttttttt shot. just like a portrait pose. very nice

Very unusual and unique perspactive. I do love this!

Fantastic, gives the impression of a painting. Great work.

Hi Joe. Awesome shot!