We had the rare combination of fresh wind and early morning light at Giants Castle this week. This guy drifted in and then parachuted down, given us a perfect opportunity, the bird was literally glowing. Photographing this giant bird from a few metres away is pure adrenaline:w3
Camera Model: NIKON D3S
Date/Time: 28 June 2011 07h48
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
Lens: 600mm
07-02-2011, 06:33 AM
Kaustubh Deshpande
What a shot Chris. I like how you expose and process images in the warm light. Terrific pose, details, BG...and of course the light. Well done.
07-02-2011, 06:35 AM
Gary Esman
Killer pose, light, HA, background, sweet shot here.
Gary.
07-02-2011, 06:36 AM
Randy Stout
Chris:
To echo Kaustubh, the light is spectacular, the BG is really nice with the radiating streaks on the right.
Sharp.
I looked several times at the rock on the LLC. I like the concept of an anchor in the frame, and might tinker with how much I include to fine tune that effect. Fine as is, but makes me want to tweak that image component a bit.
Magic
Cheers
Randy
07-02-2011, 06:48 AM
Chris van Rooyen
Thanks for the comments guys. Randy I was between two minds about the rock myself, in the end I decided to leave it in:S3:.
07-02-2011, 07:14 AM
Doug Brown
It's great to see you posting again Chris! Love the incredible light and the great detail. With regard to the rock, the issue for me is that this is a landing pose but the rock is behind the bird.
07-02-2011, 08:00 AM
Ofer Levy
Stunning work!:cheers:
07-02-2011, 08:25 AM
Daniel Cadieux
Amazing light and details. I'd actually love to see more of the rock rather than just a tiny peak. I love the streaks in the BG.
07-02-2011, 08:31 AM
Manos Papadomanolakis
Terrific pose, details, BG!!!!!
07-02-2011, 10:12 AM
Satish Ranadive
Wonderful image Sir. Love the beautiful light and the great detail.
07-02-2011, 11:23 AM
gail bisson
Holy crap on a cracker-you are good!:2eyes2:The light is beyond beautiful and you know exactly how to make the most of this opportunity. Love everything about this shot.
Gail
07-02-2011, 12:19 PM
Dumay de Boulle
Man this is awesome. AWESOME!!! another different pose and I like it a lot...Great image Chris
07-02-2011, 12:51 PM
arash_hazeghi
excellent light pose and details! superb
07-02-2011, 02:57 PM
Chris van Rooyen
Thanks for the comments and advice guys:S3:
07-02-2011, 06:18 PM
Don Lacy
Its always about the light and the light here is exceptional.
07-02-2011, 11:03 PM
Sidharth Kodikal
Exceptional image in every department, Chris.
Truly stunning!
07-03-2011, 12:04 AM
RakeshDhareshwar
Total stunner ! Every superlative already used !!!
07-03-2011, 04:51 AM
christopher galeski
this is bangon,lighting fantastic,like the pose,detail,great image.thanks.
07-03-2011, 11:39 AM
Nico Steenberg
Great sharp detail and IQ. Like the in glight pose and sweet light. Subject is well exposed with good natural colours against a killer bg. Well done !
07-03-2011, 05:16 PM
Morkel Erasmus
Tack sharp as only you can Chris :c3:
Gorgeous pose, light, exposure and BG...
07-04-2011, 04:28 AM
Wynand van Wyk
Amazing light and detail. An absolute stunning image! What a place. :S3:
07-04-2011, 03:08 PM
Arno Ellmer
Chris ,this is exceptional.Stunning in all respects !
07-04-2011, 09:50 PM
Dudley Watson
Very well captured Chris..luv the pose and feather detail