We went back to Toronto this morning Colonel Sam. and were trying to have a few shots of the Red-breasted Mergansers performong their mating dance.
Here is one image.
Thanks for looking
Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f4.0 + 1.4x
ISO 400
1/1600 s
f7.1
Home made ground pod Wimberley II head, laying on my belly
(I ordered a Right angle view finder, I hope next time I can sit on the ground)
04-06-2013, 04:13 PM
jack williamson
The low shooting angle, pose and IQ, the excellent fg and bg make this special. Well done Karl.
04-06-2013, 06:15 PM
Steve Wasson
Nice action shot, Karl! I'd say it was worth crawling on the ground! The light angle seems a bit far to the left and the bird seems angled head-away.
04-06-2013, 06:44 PM
David Salem
Very cool display and pose. Exposure and detail look great. I like how the FG and the BG define the action in between the two. Well done.
04-06-2013, 11:22 PM
Diane Miller
Wow -- this is unique! Love it! DOF on the water is pleasingly shallow but focus is right-on for the subject.
04-06-2013, 11:34 PM
dankearl
Very cool pose and low angle, Karl.
Perfect timing.
04-07-2013, 03:16 AM
Frank Schauf
Nice pose and water color.
04-07-2013, 03:27 AM
christopher galeski
nice capture,good low angle,nice pose.
04-07-2013, 04:42 AM
PhilCook
It's all been said already....nicely timed and executed
04-07-2013, 11:18 AM
Sidharth Kodikal
Such an interesting pose, Karl. I love your super low angle (well worth the discomfort). Love that open bill and the tongue showing.
If the head was turned our way, I'd be drooling a bit more :)
04-07-2013, 11:22 AM
Stu Bowie
Hi Karl a cool behavioural shot, in lovely soft light, which in turn has brought out the colours on the head nicely. Lovely pastel colour to the water too. Comp wise, I would take off at least half off the bottom.
04-07-2013, 08:23 PM
Jim Crosswell
I like the low angle, action/behaviour, open bill and DOF. I agree with Stuarts crop suggestion. Very well done Karl!