Black-legged Kittiwake "on the rocks" !

[Jerome Berthelemy]

Another shot from my last trip in Scotland, UK (June 2014).
It was a heavy cloudy day at Fowlsheugh cliffs. Unfortunately the Kittiwake tilted his head when i was shooting and flew away few seconds after.
Can't clearly see his left eye but the cliff's rocks adds something to this shot !
What do you think about ? Comments always appreciated.



Nikon D600, AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Teleconverter TC-20E III
400mm @ f7.1 - 1/2000s - ISO 360
Natural light, handheld.
Capture NX2 for levels, curves and tones.

Cheers, Jerome.

[Daniel Cadieux]

That is quite the setting indeed! Beautiful greens, and I love the plant at top. Ideally there would be separation between the breast and the rock, not lots of room for the kittiwake though so that is understandable. I agree with you left eye issue, although I am OK with the head angle for this scene and cramped spot.

[Jerome Berthelemy]

Thanks Daniel for the feedback

Regards, Jerome.

[Jerome Berthelemy]

oups, problem with hoster. Sorry.