This fellow was doing his best road runner imitation last weekend. Taken at the local bird sanctuary.
D700 500mm f/4 at f/6.3 1/6400s ISO 400 ev -.7
Post: CS4 PS curves, selective sharpening.
I love the opposing foot positions. And although the light was almost 45 degrees off to my right, I like the modeling effect it has on the leading edge of the wing, the shadow in front of the bird. Of course, the fill light from the snow made this light angle work.
Advice always appreciated.
He makes me smile.
Randy
Last edited by Randy Stout; 01-12-2010 at 07:57 PM.
Spot on with the feet position Randy, looks great! Really adds to the storytelling aspect of the image. My only suggestion would be further experimentation, if you could do a motion blur with this particular action it could turn out very cool. Great shot Randy!
Who would have guessed that a bird this size could run with 2 feet off the ground! Or is he just about to get airborne?It makes me smile as well. Nice definition in the feathers (except by the tail? - too much wind effect :D ).
Cheers
Gail
Last edited by Gail Spitler; 01-12-2010 at 08:33 PM.
I love the pose, the feet position and the shadow. The whites and sharpness look great. Just wish for a better definition between eye and bill. I have a problem seeing a defined catchlight, could be my monitor though...
Very nice. Are those the foot prints in the snow right below him? Great exposure with all white. Very tough to get light on the eye area with this light angle but makes a great shadow.
I like your snowrunner. :) Good take-off pose, sharpness and setting. Why did you dial in negative EC? Does your camera meter that differently? Another vote for lightening eye and bill.
Randy
I love it! And why.....well today has started off as an excrementally poor day.....Murphy's Law at it's best......and this brought a smile to my face and a big chuckle. Thanks.....I needed that. Now...back to reality!!!
Cool image Randy, I like a lot about the shot, I like that he seems to be playing catch up with his shadow. Exposure looks great and sharpness is right there also. Looks like there may be some sun this weekend :)
Looks like you've got a good thing going with these trumpeters, Randy. Love the unique pose with the bird running across the snow rather than water. The shadow is a big plus and would be even better if you had gotten the head in the frame. I like the cleanup you did in the repost and agree that the eye and bill are really quite black when seen in the field. Well done.