Sunstruck: Recently on an early morning birding expedition I came across this anhinga perched on a scag catching a few morning rays. The manner in which the scene presented itself told...

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Recently on an early morning birding expedition I came across this anhinga perched on a scag catching a few morning rays. The manner in which the scene presented itself told me that if I exposed solely for the highlights I could produce a suitable Low Key image. Below is the result.
Captured with a Nikon D850, 200-400 f4 lens

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Striking result, Larry!

Craigdca Loc: California

Nice results. It’s amazing when the background turns to black.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

treadwl wrote:

Recently on an early morning birding expedition I came across this anhinga perched on a scag catching a few morning rays. The manner in which the scene presented itself told me that if I exposed solely for the highlights I could produce a suitable Low Key image. Below is the result.
Captured with a Nikon D850, 200-400 f4 lens

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Wow!!! This is a very striking image. Well done.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Niely done.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Excellent work, Larry. This is a very impactful photo and I love the lighting.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

treadwl wrote:

Recently on an early morning birding expedition I came across this anhinga perched on a scag catching a few morning rays. The manner in which the scene presented itself told me that if I exposed solely for the highlights I could produce a suitable Low Key image. Below is the result.
Captured with a Nikon D850, 200-400 f4 lens

Thanks for looking

Magnificent catch, beautifully done🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

treadwl Loc: South Florida

UTMike wrote:

Striking result, Larry!

Thanks Mike. I've developed a collection of Low Key bird shots, the drama created by the black really sets a theme.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Craigdca wrote:

Nice results. It’s amazing when the background turns to black.

It is all about seeing the scene are reading the light. This was taken about 8 a.m.

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treadwl Loc: South Florida

frankraney wrote:

Wow!!! This is a very striking image. Well done.

Thanks so much Frank. I appreciate your thoughts.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

kpmac wrote:

Niely done.

Thank you very much.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Cwilson341 wrote:

Excellent work, Larry. This is a very impactful photo and I love the lighting.

Thanks very much. I really like these Low Key shots. It amazes me that this can be done in full daylight.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

joecichjr wrote:

Magnificent catch, beautifully done🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

Thanks for looking. Much Appreciated.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Beautiful work.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice, Larry. I like it! Something different for a change.