Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment by Kavey:
Clever use of shallow DOF - I like how the bird is his own background. Light nice and even and lovely catchlight and detail in that eye. Nice composition too. 7

Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment by mexico:
I like the tail, but the head is not sharp enough. Nice angle though.

Flash!
by Cooz

Comment by ecdillon:
I like this idea, but unfortunatley it does not translate to darkness for me. Yes the flash illuminates darkness, but there just isn't enough of a connection for me. I don't know how much you played with changing the darkness, but a darker image with more contrast might have added a nice touch.

Flash!
by Cooz

Comment by neophyte:
Nice timing

Flash!
by Cooz

Comment by tpoc:
Like the concept! What else would darkness mean to a photographer! : )

Flash!
by Cooz

Comment by Di:
ewwwwwwwww a NIKON!! ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww good idea.. excellent focus... 8

Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment by Evaan:
I very much like how you blurred the feathers in the background. Neat effect. The bird itself, though, could be a bit sharper.

When I Grow Up...
by Cooz

Comment by digitalknight:
this photo has great composition and DOF, but your "on board" flash makes it look like a snapshot. The harsh shadows that fallon the background and the harsh lighting are an unfortunate side effects from using this flash.

I have a lot of luck with a sheet over a window with sun coming through it, or just shooitng with a big window looking out on a sunny day (no direct sun), or clouds. The key is to diffuse the direct light. I've even put a piece of vellum over my on board flash.

Hope that's helpful

Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment by Beagleboy:
Nice shot, but too much of a green/cyan cast. The highlights on the cheek and beak are blown out all the way too. Strong composition.

Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment by Balko:
I like the blurring of the feathers - nice composition.