Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2 at 800mm
f/8
1/800
ISO 1250
I captured this Lapwing aka Peeweet, because of their call....Not an easy bird to get close to, so I was more than chuffed to get this close.....As you can see it was a dreich day but worth getting wet for...HH..cropped for comp...ACR, Topaz DN and PS2021.
Got to agree, well worth getting wet. Love that tuft, the rain drops and that eye. Great job with the fieldcraft getting this close. Might raise exposure just a smidge but love this canvas overall. TFS
Will, you chose a great subject to get waterlogged over!
First time seeing this subject for me. Really great pose, beautiful eye contact and loving the iridescence on the wing. Head feather is a sweet touch. Great details...
Did you apply any NR to the bkg? It feels just a touch grainy but could just be the texture of the grasses.
Looks great - I love these inclement weather opportunities. I could see a version with more canvas all around, but superb mood you got even with a "tight" composition.
Awesome Will, just a tad tight in the frame for me but a super duper shot, colours tones details top notch! I like the background it is not smooth as plastic , it has some texture to it.
Hi Will ... very cool shot of the Peeweet .
Detail and tones are looking good .... maybe a bit more light to the lighter feathers , looking very gray and/ or dull , IMHO.
Colors ... well matter of taste , for me the colors are looking a bit " dirty" , specially the greens of the grass .