Black tailed godwit
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 1250
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III
Focal Length 1000.0mm
A large crop than desirable but I quite liked the elegance of the bird.
All C&C welcome (the left wing tip is genuine - no cloning etc done)
This one's a beauty, Jonathan. Fabulous pose (just at the moment of lift-off?), with great detail and perfect exposure. I assume you're referring to the smudge at the top of the bird's left wing, which is probably a motion-blurred primary. I might consider a version without it, and perhaps a sliver off the bottom and added to the top. But as posted this is a very handsome capture.
I like it Jon, very elegant indeed. Id prefer the "smudge" gone as I am drawn to it immediately, doesn't add a thing to the gorgeous godwit. You did very well with the light you had.
lovely capture peak pose
I agree with Bill's critique. Very well done Jonathan!
The feathering you have caught in this shot is super,godwit caught at it's best,very nice work Jon.
Lovely image, Jon. Thank you for sharing.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
www.amazinglight.smugmug.com
Excellent image with lovely pose. Very artistic. Beautiful colors and composition.
Regards,
Satish.
Great timing, great action.
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