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Whilst I didn't mind the last Wedgie I posted, I was inclined to have a bit of a play. What do people think?

Like it - took a pic of one of these the other day myself - result is to say the least when I look at yours. Can I ask what lens and settings you used?

Linda

That is brilliant, actually no, that is F'ing brilliant. (Excuse the crudeness)

That's a pretty cool look.

Nice one John,

I like the way you brought out the details in the wings. I would prefer to have seen it on a nice blue sky but it still works nicely on black.

cheers,

André

i really really like this and reckon it would look great on a wall

Gee I thought the ones the other day were great. This one though is better.

The sort of shot that one day i hope to be able to produce.

Gee I thought the ones the other day were great. This one though is better.

The sort of shot that one day i hope to be able to produce.

A beautifully taken and presented image John.
cheers
marco

Hey John - I'm guessing it was done in PS? Try using a bleed or feather on the image when you select - there is a blue halo around the wings that is a bit distracting, and it is still a bit 'stark' around the rest of the bird (ie around the tail). Nice effort though
Hugs
Rel

That is a really interesting take on a normal subject as we are so used to seeing these superb birds against a blue or grey sky.. Cool effect and it works well.

John, I find that the black background too strong for this image, but like what you are trying to achieve. I would look at a graduated background or a lighter colour so the bird does not sink into the background and becomes lost, for me it needs more of a contrast difference so your bird stands out....... then you may like the night look, so add a few stars........

EDIT: or an out of focus hills and sky for the background

days gone by....
if a studio shot was boring and shot on 5x4 sheet transparency, and the background was dark, I would sometimes double expose some stars on the background for fun, this only took a few minutes, but you needed 2 5x4 cameras......... my old clients did have a sense of humour, and the odd one got used, so you never know what people will like......

You clearly have too much spare time !!!

Great result

outstanding. really, really outstanding work.