Pheasant

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2 at 800mm
f/8
1/640
ISO 1600

I had another trip to the Glen last week looking for the SEO....I did see it hunting, but, too far for a decent photograph....Anyway, whilst waiting for the Owl I spent my time photographing Pheasants....It was raining at the time, so I tried different shutter speeds to show the rain, hence the SS here...I did go slower, but there was some motion blur on the bird...so decided that whilst this one is not showing the rain, I thought the exposure showed the bird best....The bird had just shaken the rain off, hence the feathers being lifted....HH...ACR, Topaz DN and PS2021

Will

[John Mack]

Nice view of this pheasant out for a stroll. I like the diffused light.

[Dorian Anderson]

Excellent subject isolation with the low angle! He really pops on the green. Love the detail; it's really incredible given the 2X. Crop is perfect - lots of breathing room! Perfect head angle as well. Bravo.

[Wayne Niz]

I agree the low angle makes this a great pic well done

[Kurt Bowman]

nice low POV and the bird does really stand out against the BG. Nice work!

[dankearl]

Very nice Will, cool birds and nice angle.

[Steve Kaluski]

Nice one Will and being side on has really helped. DoF looks OK, but yet again you will get caught with your pants down on SS, what's with not pushing the SS, seriously Will, you have the kit, use it and you will have more keepers. I might just darken the FG.

TFS
Steve

PS I might be in Scotland next month if wee Nicola allows me, a flying visit...

[Paul Burdett]

Yes Will...this one really pops! Stunning colours, super sharp and low pov all add to this fine image. (Don't want to see this one "under glass") lol

[Jonathan Ashton]

It's a beautiful image Will, I like it as presented, just for interest did you take any with a faster SS?

[William Dickson]

Thanks for that ....much appreciated..

Will

[William Dickson]

Nice one Will and being side on has really helped. DoF looks OK, but yet again you will get caught with your pants down on SS, what's with not pushing the SS, seriously Will, you have the kit, use it and you will have more keepers. I might just darken the FG.

TFS
Steve

PS I might be in Scotland next month if wee Nicola allows me, a flying visit...

I'm sure Wee Nicky will let you in Steve.. ...Maybe need a Scottish Passport in the next couple of years though

[William Dickson]

It's a beautiful image Will, I like it as presented, just for interest did you take any with a faster SS?

Hi Jon....I took quite a few images, different poses ....I did take some with a faster SS, and also some with a slower SS...sort of experimenting with the rain, which was more of a drizzle really...

Will

[Steve Kaluski]

Maybe need a Scottish Passport in the next couple of years though

Will, I am eligible, but like 'The vote', she may dismiss my application as I'm south of the border!!!!

I did take some with a faster SS, and also some with a slower SS...sort of experimenting with the rain, which was more of a drizzle really...

Will, just to chime in, as you know these can move quickly, preferring to run rather than fly, but even just moving a minimum 1/1600 to ensure no motion blur, with the rain, you want a shallow DoF and a SS 1/160 or below so the Pheasant would need to be stopped dead.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Will, excellent low perspective, and you managed a fine HA too. I really like the light and the colours and detail are spot on. The slightly raised foot adds to the image.

[William Dickson]

Hi Will, excellent low perspective, and you managed a fine HA too. I really like the light and the colours and detail are spot on. The slightly raised foot adds to the image.

Thanks for that Stu....Glad to hear from you again....Hope all is well.

Will

[Stu Bowie]

Hope all is well.

Hey Will, all good and safe here thanks. I just dont get around to posting. I have been out recently, so have some new stuff to post.

[Steve Kaluski]

Go for it Stu, did you go recently with Colleen, or were you stuck in the office?