Shot this on the local canal. Had to be up at sunrise or the dog walkers scare him off! This is the closest I've ever got to one! Can't wait till I get to florida next Feb!
Lots to like here, watch the angle of the sun. Basically, you want your shadow pointing at your subject. Notice the head angle is away from camera, best when it is parallel to lens. Exposure detail is nice, maybe a larger aperture to blur busy background (lower corner). Nice feather detail, well done and nice job getting up early to catch the morning light, best light in my opinion.
Hi Stuart - all good advice above - you are certainly up at the right time for good light :)
With some practice you will be amazed at how close you can get to wild birds - Stay as low as you can and move very slowing - if your bird shows signs of alarm - stop and let him get used to your presence and then continue and in the end - dont forget what I always do - Extension Tubes - because that is how close you are going to get.
I was trying to get a shot of a masked lapwing and Chick yesterday (Couldn't get the light angle) these guys are very protective and will swoop you when you get to close, spent a considerable amount of time laying on the ground and getting close whilst trying to get a light angle - only to have the chick decide to stand about 8 inches in front of my 800MM Lens.
Keep practising and keep them coming :)
Hi Stuart,
A mighty fine bird you got here...agree with the techs. and good advise given. Practice, practice and have a little patience...and before you know it, you will be very close to them...:cool:
early riser
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