Black tailed godwit

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon EOS-1D X
Canon 500mm L IS II & 2xTC III
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av (Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation + 1.33333
Auto ISO Speed 2000

I am just amazed at this combo, it just snaps into focus so decisively. The image is a much larger crop that I would have wanted but it is just not possible to get closer at this venue. I have some other venues in mind so fingers crossed. All comments welcome.

[Mike Poole]

Fantastic mid air pose Jon, superb timing.

I see you bit on the mk2, looks a very good combo, especially if this is a fair crop. The water droplets add a lot to the scene.

Mike

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Nice Shots. You were successful in capturing the moment. Water droplets adds well to the scene.

Motion in the wings are good. I would have love to see the wings vertical, but this is also great.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the dangling feet, water drops and composition. Nice image Jon.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of beautiful bird. Spectacular action captured.I like the tangling feet and water droplets.
Beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Isaac Grant]

Beautiful shot of what I am guessing is a post bath wing flap? Like the wing position and the dangling feet and those great water droplets. This is the 1dx or 1dx2?

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much everyone for the comments.
Isaac you are correct post bathing wing flap and the camera is a 1DX - I cannot see myself replacing it for some time, it simply does everything I want, as far as I am concerned my only limitation is me! There are quite a few used ones on the market, my pal just bought one with 17,000 actuations for £3100, literally looked new.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

This is simply a wonderful image, Jonathan. Like the detail you captured, the entire anatomical positioning, the overcast light, and the water droplets.

Geoffrey

[keith mitchell]

Jonathan I cannot add a lot to the comments above ,this is an outstanding shot of this bird caught beautifully.

Keith.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks Keith & Geoffrey - glad you like it.

[Eric Dienesch]

Very good capture in the air, no direct sun light, but that doesn`t matters at all.

[David Salem]

First off congrats on the new lens. Hope you get some nice frames with it. Looks like a good start for sure. Love the angelic pose and the long legs extended with the toes pointing downward. The trailing water and the nice details make this one a real keeper. Well done and looking forward to more from you new rig.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, love the ballerina pose, and tack sharp where it counts. I like the straight legs with all the flying droplets.

Congrats on your new toy which I assume is your 500 II.