Waited for 2 hours for this bird to get near, he never took his eyes off me for atleast 20mins :)
Canon 40D
Canon 400mm f5.6 USM
Handheld
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/640Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F7.1
ISO 400.
Waited for 2 hours for this bird to get near, he never took his eyes off me for atleast 20mins :)
Canon 40D
Canon 400mm f5.6 USM
Handheld
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/640Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F7.1
ISO 400.
This is a very engaging image, Mark.
The almost timid nature of the bird's positioning signals caution and vulnerability, two traits I don't often see in avian photography. The eye dominates the partially revealed head, adding further intrigue.
The weaving tapestry of the green grasses also adds a lot of appeal.
On the technical side, your exposure, focus, composition and crop are excellent.
Thanks for sharing this one!
Nice shot.
I'd burn the 2 bright sun spots, one near where the beak meets the head, the other just below the neck.
Very different and interesting composition with the grasses framing the bird.
This birds are difficult to see. They are always hidden behind the leaves so it is almos imposible to get a clear shot. It would have be better to see at least the full head, but we know sometimes is not possible. I think it was worth the 2 hrs of waiting!
Nice to see you posting here Mark. I like the environmental quality of this image a lot and the fantastic role of the out of focus green areas in the composition. The eye contact is really good but I miss just a bit more room at the bottom. Good job and keep them coming
This is pretty cool. I like the peekaboo pose and sharpness. Maybe a slight desaturation of the greens? I might put the bird a tad higher in the frame.
Thanks everyone for your remarks, very encouraging to me!
I also like this shot. Sometimes you have to capture what you're
given. This is a good memory, and tells alot about this birds
social conscience. Shy! :D :D