Oystercatcher Meal
Haven't been in Avian for a while and since the weather is lousy here in NJ I am going through a few files from last summer.
This was at Nickerson beach one morning with a lot of feeding going on.
Canon 1D Mark lll with the Sigma 300-800mm at 800mm and 1/2500 sec. at f6.3 and ISO 800 all tripod mounted lowered to the ground.
Good feeding pose, I like the fact we can see inside the Oystercatcher's mouth. Looks a litle ragged with those misplaced feathers - rough breeding season! I'm sure your tripod was at its lowest, but have you ever considered handholding while lying flat on the ground for an even lower perspective? :-)
Hey Daniel.Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux
I have tried hand holding the 300-800 and have had OK success (I'm not quite sure I want to try that often though as it doesn't have IS) but short of laying it on the ground (which I have done) I won't get any lower...even with my ground pod. At Nickerson at sunrise the slope is also away/down from me.
Also do realise that I am not the biggest fan of having sand/stuff cutting the legs off on the ground perspective....so while photographing birds...... pretty sure I was about as low as I am comfortable with.
As I am not the birder.....I don't really place much emphasis on perfect specimens..so will take your word on missing feathers.....I am more interested in the action (jumkie there!) but I do appreciate the input and suggestions!
Fair explanantion :-) It just felt like it could go lower without cutting off legs and feet, but I understand the sloping away beach thing. I do like it as is though (plus I'm sure that rig can be tough to handhold).
P.S. as a bird photographer I'm always hoping for perfect specimens...but sometimes you work with what you got, especially when presented with single individuals.
Last edited by Daniel Cadieux; 10-03-2009 at 07:22 PM.
Roman, Really nice sharp details in the darks. The feeding pose w/ meal is very nice. I like the steel blue BG. Well done.
VNice Roman - exposure looks spot on, love the action, sharp and nice details - like it a lot.
Looks low enough for my tastes - that said I just ordered the really right stuff ground pod - I do like to get low and it doesnt matter what in -LOL.
:)
Roman, Very sharp details. Love the pose and the food piece is nice. Nice low angle.
Hi All and thanks!
Daniel, I didn't mean anything by what I explained.....truth be told....I'm not sure I would know the difference:eek:! I agree that I always want the perfect species.....just no sure I could identify it and want input from everyone here so I know what to look for!.......so Thanks again!
Wonderfully exposed and food item a big plus, I love beat up looking plumage and yours is great here. I feel it adds character and individuality to the bird. Not sure I'd want to HH your rig for long but I too wished for a lower angle. Congrats
Brian
Very nice image Roman. You caught him in perfect time.
Beautiful timing with great details and lovely BG
TFS
This is stunning Roman. This light angle and detail are superb and the frog is a huge bonus.
Hi
this is very very perfect!! Interesting situation ..all is ok!
Congratulation
Super shot Roman. Super details and light quality and dinner a bonus. Nicely done.
Great Image Roman, loved the low angle and colours here.
Great looking fellow Roman!
Love the intense colors in this one. Exposure looks great too.
Wonderfull pose and natural moment. Nice light, comp, BG and details.
COngratulations!
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