Great Skua

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image in Iceland back in July. C&C welcome.

D4S, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/2500s, f 6.3, ISO 4000, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey




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[William Dickson]

Hi Geoffrey. Love the pose you captured here. The habitat looks real good as well. Nice grasses in the FG and I like the colours throughout the image. I would maybe take a look at more sharpening on the bird, looks a wee bit soft on my screen.

Will

[Bill Dix]

That's an extreme wing stretch! Great Icelandic habitat shown, including the bent grasses showing how hard the wind was blowing that evening.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks William, and Bill.

Geoffrey




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[Marina Scarr]

This is a terrific image. Love the wing stretch and the environment. You made a solid decision going horizontal.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Marina.

Geoffrey




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