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1\/3200, f\/7.1, ISO 500, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EF500mm f\/4L IS II USM +1.4 tc, not baited, set up or called in<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nWhen this Long-billed Curlew took off after feeding yesterday morning on Antelope Island it was already past me by the time I locked on to the bird and fired off a quick burst. Typically an image like this wouldn’t have a lot of appeal for me because of\u00a0the angle on the bird and the deep shadow cast by the wing on the bird’s body.<\/p>\n
However, I really like the curled wing over the top of the head and the way its curve\u00a0mimics the line of that long, decurved beak.\u00a0 And the shadow, deep and almost featureless as it is, continues the arc of the wing in a way that I find visually interesting.<\/p>\n
All images have strengths and weaknesses and viewers have individual tastes and preferences so the reasons for the appeal (or lack thereof) of an image are almost endless. Despite its shortcomings I thought the photo was interesting enough to post this morning for your consideration. I’m curious about your thoughts on it, either way.<\/p>\n
If you decide to let your opinion be known, please be honest. I’ll be out shooting this morning so I’ll stay out of the fray until my return.<\/p>\n
Ron<\/p>\n
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Occasionally an image resonates with me because of some quirky feature or visual highlight even though I’m keenly aware that it isn’t one of my better shots overall. This photo is one of those.<\/p>\n