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Doug Brown
06-12-2011, 09:16 AM
This is a shot from my 2010 West Coast Flight workshop with Jim Neiger. I'm really looking forward to getting back to California in July for this year's workshop!

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Canon 1D Mark IV, 600mm, f/8, 1/2000, ISO 400, manual exposure, hand held
Ofer Levy
06-12-2011, 09:20 AM
KILLER image!!! (I assume you are not going to teach anyone how to use the 600mm HH...:t3)
Norm Dulak
06-12-2011, 11:13 AM
Great, Doug.

Not much to say about this dynamic, excellent image except wow! But one question I have is whether the white blotches that appear forward of and above the eye are a normal part of the bird. If they are not, I would probably remove them by cloning.
Doug Brown
06-12-2011, 11:47 AM
Great, Doug.

Not much to say about this dynamic, excellent image except wow! But one question I have is whether the white blotches that appear forward of and above the eye are a normal part of the bird. If they are not, I would probably remove them by cloning.

Hi Norm. I believe this is normal transitional plumage (from breeding to non-breeding). It would have been nice to get a bird with a full black cap; hopefully this year!
Norm Dulak
06-12-2011, 11:55 AM
Hi Norm. I believe this is normal transitional plumage (from breeding to non-breeding). It would have been nice to get a bird with a full black cap; hopefully this year!

Thanks Doug.

Learning about bird transitions is as interesting as viewing beautiful photographs such as yours. And again, this is a great, dynamic and most interesting image. :S3:
Arno Ellmer
06-12-2011, 02:37 PM
This is superb,Doug.I love the wing position, the bright orange open beak and the smooth bg.
Neil Nourse
06-12-2011, 07:39 PM
Great Job Doug..

After trying for terns last weekend for the first, time I appreciate how tough these guys are to get a good image of.

TFS Neil
Doug Brown
06-12-2011, 09:54 PM
KILLER image!!! (I assume you are not going to teach anyone how to use the 600mm HH...:t3)

Thanks Ofer! I don't think I'd get a lot of takers for a hand held 600mm workshop! :w3
Stu Bowie
06-12-2011, 11:55 PM
Killer wing position Doug, and sharp where it counts. The orange of the beak stands out nicely, and good to see it open too.
Dumay de Boulle
06-13-2011, 03:37 AM
Man this is good...IQ is tops, pose is dynamic, exp is spot on and a killer BG to give an amazing 3D effect...This is awesome Doug
noelle zaleski
06-13-2011, 04:35 AM
I really like this one Doug. Great wing position and great color. :S3:
Mark Itol
06-13-2011, 08:44 AM
Superb in all aspects!
Harshad Barve
06-13-2011, 09:39 AM
This is terrific image with great wing pose and BG
TFS
Doug Brown
06-13-2011, 09:07 PM
Appreciate the feedback everyone!