Dance

This is a rework. Your comments and suggestions (especially about

the tonal range) will be much appreciated.

Jerry, this leaves me with my jaw dropped.This is reminiscent of Asian fine art paintings. This is pure drama, oh my God Jerry this is magnificent. Maybe POW? Congrats on a piece of true art!

Excellent action shot. The exposure is sublime. Even the parts that look a little blown (I'm guessing that the full size image shows more detail in those areas) fit in perfectly. 6/7

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Sharon, Chris and Gino for stopping by. Really appreciated.

 

Sharon, I feel really flattered by your compliment but I don't think this is good enough for POW yet.

 

Chris, I still have a lot to learn about B&W conversion. It is such a difficult area to master IMHO. I appreciate your input.

 

Gino, thanks for the pair of 7's.

Jerry, This is a best picture for the coming lunar new year. Awesome!!! 7/7

Excellent action shot.7/7

Lovely B & W Jerry

Magnifica Jerry, encuadre y belleza en B/W, PN, no seven, saludos,,,http://www.hectorbrandan.com/images/julio-carmona.gif

The tonal weighting toward the dark end really draws out the lines that occur in the highlights. It's an interesting way of emphasizing the motion and energy of the birds. My temptation would have been to set the midpoint (in PS) a little lower to bring a little more detail out of the shadows but what you have here is very effective.

ACTION AT ITS BEST.GREAT CAPTURE.....

Very elegent. The lighting, exposure-control and timing are just perfect.

Spencer, Saleem, Alec, Julio, Bob, Ibrahim and wayne for stopping by. Really appreciated. Bob, I just wish that the bird on the top could have turned it's head towrads the light just a little bit when I took the shot then it will be perfect.

This is just wonderful.

First class work - very saleable!

usually i dont care much for "bird" shots...but this is amazing...and on the end it is really no matter what is the subject in picture...what is matter is that this picture is excellent...and your choice to do this in b/w ...

This is really a fantastic wildlife shot. I realize how hard good wildlife photography is. I rate this as is 5/5 only because it seems very dark. I think a brighter print would really make it pop.

just a thought......

Eugene, Alan, Denis and Todd for your compliments and comments.

 

Denis, thanks for your kind words and I cannot agree with you more.

 

Todd, I appreciate your honest opinion but I really feel that your version kind of ruins my intention of presenting this picture. My intention is to show the action, not the features, of these 2 egrets. Thanks for your input anyway.

Jerry,this is superb image for composition,light and exposure.

Master of the D1x, Superb great capture

A.K. and Randal for your kind words.

 

Randal, I could not express how much that I like and appreciate my D1X in words. One of the most reliable Nikon automatic SLR (film or Digital) that I've ever owned and still going strong. I just ordered a D200 but I'll never let go of my D1X. A really work horse.

?????I don't think that it is a matter of intention but rather just dark, it gives the feeling that the image is 2 stops under exposed.

Nice Light and good capture.

Thanks for your compliment. Really appreciated.