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David Hemmings
01-02-2008, 06:32 PM
Hi folks. Happy New Year to all!
I had the chance to photograph for my first time, the Magnificent Frigate Bird.
Here is a shot of a female in flight.
http://avianart.smugmug.com/photos/238900448-O.jpg
Canon 1D MK 11 N / Canon 400 f5.6 / 1/1600th @ f5.6 ISO 400 / handheld from boat/ Barbuda, West Indies

Fabs Forns
01-02-2008, 06:34 PM
Hey David,

<---------- is rolling the red carpet to welcome you!

You may have to reload the picture, it looks like a thumbnail????

David Hemmings
01-02-2008, 06:36 PM
Hey David,

<---------- is rolling the red carpet to welcome you!

You may have to reload the picture, it looks like a thumbnail????

Hi Fabs!!! Thanks! And a big congrats to you and Alfred!!!!

Dave

Fabs Forns
01-02-2008, 06:41 PM
Thanks Dave!!!

Looking forward to some of Jennifer's work too :)

Lovely bird and pose, specially that turned tail! Excellent detail in the body, you had perfect light angle and she was probably ready to land and at a low altitude. They can soar!!!

Alfred Forns
01-02-2008, 07:01 PM
Big Red Carpet Welcome David !!!

Sweet Love the detail in such a difficult bird Big Congrats !!!!!

George DeCamp
01-02-2008, 07:20 PM
David,

Welcome to BPN!!

I like this image, love there birds which I saw quite a few of in Bonaire while diving. Could use a little more contrast on the bird maybe seems a little flat on my monitor but maybe I worked too late! :confused: The BG does not look flat but has good contrast.

Anyway, brings back good memories of the Caribbean and a nice image for sure!

Maxis Gamez
01-02-2008, 07:24 PM
Welcome John,

You did very well with the panning. I find the wings a little distracting as they are all over the place. At first I thought that was branches in the BG but nothing you could do about it.

The exposure and details are awesome!

Jody Melanson
01-02-2008, 07:26 PM
Hey welcome to BPN, buddy! Great capture of a cool looking bird! No nits from me. Looking forward to more images from your trip.

Axel Hildebrandt
01-02-2008, 07:37 PM
Hi David, Happy New Year. What an experience this must have been. I really like the unusual pose and BG. If anything maybe a tiny boost in contrast.

Mike McCarthy
01-03-2008, 09:13 AM
Sweet action capture David. Like the pose and detail. Good to see you here. Welcome and Happy New year.