Black-Necked Stilt in-flight.
Captured this morning in a mud bog where the Stilts are nesting. The chicks are running around now, and the parents have their hands full with predators flying over.
Canon 1DsMII, 600mm f/4L, f/4, 1/2500, ISO 200, +1 EV, off tripod with Wimberley II head on Gitzo 5540.
Stunning capture Bob with excellent wing position, eye contact and and exposure Sharp as can be with wonderful feather detail !! Beautiful work !!
You captured that guy at just the perfect moment. Beautiful form, colors, and detail. Nice image.
Steve
Very well done, Bob. Sharp, nice pose, and great detail in both the blacks and whites.
Great pose, details and eye contact. Maybe a tad less contrast for more details in the blacks.
Bob this is a stunner!!! No nits from me.
I think Axel had a good observation - There's quite a bit more detail in those blacks. Here's an adjusted version:
Yes, the repost looks much better on my monitor. If you apply S/H you could only select the bird. That way you won't get the slight halo around the wings. I must have my picky day. :)
Just selected the blacks this time...and pulled it in 1 pixel around the perimiter..
I usually do curves adjustment in ACR. That way there aren't any halos or when S/H in PS, I use the magic wand tool on the sky, inverse and run S/H. Either way works well.
Thanks Axel - Definitely sounds easier.Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt
Repost...final version.........is perfect!
Looking for faults but can't find any to note. Excellently executed.
Personal preference mightbe to see some of his other wing but take it fwiw.
I love the last version-beauty!
Great repost, Bob, well done!
Love this shot, congrats
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