I finally had a chance to head out on the boat with Dad and create a few images. We had a really good morning. The light is getting harsh very fast in our area (around 8:30AM), so we were happy to have some cloud cover to extend our morning in the field. I'm always amazed by the natural camouflage of beach-born baby birds, and that's what I was interested in capturing here. If it weren't for his eye, beak, and legs, he'd be a perfect match!
Shooting Solution
Nikon D300 | Nikon 600 f/4 + 1.4X TC (850mm) | Gitzo 1410 legs with Wimberely II head
Manual Exposure | 1/800th @ f/6.3 | ISO 400 | Full Frame
Wonderful image Blake and you are so right nature has really protected it's young. Love how you captured this with excellent color and detail. It really tells a story.
Well conceived, well executed. Perfect EXP and head angle. Wish that the beach behind the chick had been seaweed-less...
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Love it, the moment, the pose, te sharpnes, the colors, etc, all very nice, I wish the dark "stains"in the BG were not there, but just a details that doesn't take anything off this great great great shot!