Hand held from my Kayak, I seldom see these around my area, it was nice to finally capture one in flight (sorta) :c3:
C&C is always appreciated
Thanks for looking and commenting
Chad
Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure Time = 1/2000"
F Number = F6.3
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Focal Length = 700mm
06-24-2011, 04:54 AM
noelle zaleski
Oh my..... look at that foot!
Nice details, exposure and background.
I love the running action :bg3:
06-24-2011, 05:04 AM
Ofer Levy
Excellent action shot!
06-24-2011, 05:05 AM
Dumay de Boulle
Very nice action...Love the detail and exp. Very nice Chad!
06-24-2011, 05:43 AM
Mark Itol
Great action captured here, Chad. It is me or that right foot looks larger than the left?
06-24-2011, 07:42 AM
Neil Nourse
Beautiful Shot Chad :S3:
Love the action,DOF ,detail, great job! Wondering about a bit more canvas in front for him to run into?
Stay steady in the kayak, that's a lot of $$ to get wet :w3
TFS Neil
06-24-2011, 08:02 AM
Jonathan Ashton
Excellent timing and fine details, I especially like the position of the right foot.
06-24-2011, 08:19 AM
christopher galeski
very nice Chad,nice detail in the blacks,good low angle,I agree on some more canvas, for the bird to run into.thanks for showing.
06-24-2011, 08:26 AM
Marina Scarr
This capture really works, Chad. Love the feet, water spray, color of the water, but the way the light is hitting the bird really makes this one work for me. I have been trying to capture this action for 3 winters now...unsuccessfully. I guess I have to concentrate a little harder next season.
06-24-2011, 09:40 AM
Stu Bowie
Great action captured of what a coot does best - running across water, probably chasing another coot. :w3 The low level from your kayak looks good, and the coot is separated nicely from the BG.
06-24-2011, 09:51 AM
Brendan Dozier
Great action shot, Chad! Like the pose, great exposure, and it's nice to see the lighter underwing detail of these guys, as they are so dark on top. I see these guys scooting across the surface like this at my local lake, but have yet to get a good capture. Nice BG and framing!
06-24-2011, 10:59 AM
Herb Houghton
Nice capture Chad. The blurred BGD is nice. I agree with some that the bird may be too centered, I'd add canvas in front, crop out from behind maybe ? Celery Farm and DeKorte Park usually have these during migration. :S3:
06-24-2011, 09:04 PM
Chad Caswell
Thanks for all the nice comments guys and gals. I have plenty of room to add if need be.
Thanks again folks!
Chad
06-25-2011, 01:11 AM
arash_hazeghi
awesome pose and light with great IQ. well done
06-25-2011, 03:33 PM
Bill Dix
Wonderful action, great pose and angle, nice detail. I hope you have a stable kayak; seeing action like this would be enough to get me excited and lean out too far with the big lens.