Pec Sand

[nick clayton]

Toft Newton Reservoir, Lincolnshire, UK. 17/09/12

Canon 7D
Sigma 500mm f4.5
1/320 @ f4.5
+2 EV
Aperture priority
ISO 800
Pattern

levels
Curves
saturation
Nik Software color Efex Pro 4 - Tonal contrast - subject only + Dfine 2.0 - background only
Photoshop USM - subject only

These birds are quite scarce in the UK so a nice bird for the local patch.

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Nick, You did a great job with this UK rarity. Love the raised foot and the shape of the unique setting. EXP, SH, and image design are spot-on. Cheers mate!

ps: When was this image made?

[Raymond Lee]

I also love the raised foot. Although, I wish both feet are a bit sharper. Nonetheless, everything else on the bird is quite sharp and detailed. Well done on this rare bird!

[Rachel Hollander]

Fantastic detail and sharpness. I too like the raised foot and the complementary bg.

TFS,
Rachel

[Karl Egressy]

Great setting, lovely pose with the rised foot and excellent details, Nick.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Nick, good low angle of capture, with a good angled pose and raised foot. I liked how he is placed in the lower part of the surroundings. What a sweet BG too.

[nick clayton]

Thanks for all the comments.

ps: When was this image made?

The image was made last fall Artie, the date is just below the photo, I'm pleased you like it.

[Mike Veltri]

Very nice Nick, always nice capturing a rarity.
Good techs in what must have been difficult conditions.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Nick-

Funny how a raised foot and inquisitive stare can really make an image sing! Nice angle to get the feet in the image.

Not sure I would change a single thing.

Miguel

[vishaljadhav]

Wonderful image, the pose is smashing, low angle gives it a great look
love it all the way

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I too love the raised foot I also like the curve with the sand created and your depth of field. I would personally like to see a little bit more room on our right side of the frame