I missed his eye!

[Bruce A]

I shot this low flying gull and after a little exposure processing came with this result. Unfortunately, I missed his eye. Does it still work or does that spoil the shot? Your thoughts please or any other critiques welcome. Thanks.


low_flying_gull2 by banphotography, on Flickr


Camera Nikon D90
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash No Flash
Exposure Program Manual

[smokingredmoon]

I like the shape of the wings..so I think it still works

[FlyingKiwiGirl]

Hmmm....I like the rear wing shape too and the water colouring but I'm not so sure it's a keeper without that eye. Hey seagulls are ten a penny you could do better!

[Bruce A]

Thanks smokingredmoon - the wings and background are what drew me to this shot.

Thanks FKG, yes the eyeless shot worries me a bit. I guess I'm not really chasing gulls to shoot as I got all I need for the time being, it just that while on vacation recently they were 20 a cent (Aus conversion) and I was shooting everything.

[sweetdani]

every thing is fine but if eye will also capture it will be very good shot

[PWhite214]

I like it. Shooting BIF is not the easiest thing to do, but the crop is good, the colors are great so keep it

Phil

[Bruce A]

Thank you Phil I appreciate your comment.

[Jim Poor]

Birds moving away are really hard to pull off. Head angle is almost everything in birds and this one misses it.

Check out birdphotographers.net and search "head angle."

[scootermcq]

Yup.... the ayes have it. It needs eyes

[Bruce A]

Thanks Jim and Scott,

Well I guess not to expect an offer from National Geographic anytime soon then.