This is a nice rendition of a difficult situation. I like the streaking of the light. I love Anhingas. So far for me, they've always been in difficult spots - either backlit or surrounded by branches. And waiting them out takes much patience!![]()
This one doesn't work for me. The flare, if that is what it is, detracts and distracts me from the bird.
The flare was deliberate and pretty much exactly what I saw...the birds themselves are so common and frankly, for me, boring to shoot (though I shoot every one I see :-)). I just wanted to present him in a more artsy light...and if every shot I ever made worked for everyone, well move over Annie Liebowitz.
Interesting capture.