The trick is to get these guys when they jump of the perch to catch an insect on the ground, because then they display there spectacular wings. Image captured in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Stopped down to f9 to get as much depth of field as possible. About 10% crop. All comments welcomed.
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2007:09:09 15:140
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 9
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 500mm
As the first American to comment on this one, all that I can say is please stop! You are killing us.
Later and love, artie
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Make room on your couch, I'm hopping on a plane to South Africa! :D This rocks Chris! What a pose. Love the detail, colours, exposure, yada, yada, yada. Smashing!
As the first South African to comment on this image let me just say "Please don't stop":D;) This is awesome. I know just how tough it is to get these guys in flight like this and Chris you give us the inspiration to keep on trying. Maybe one day .... Awesome Chris !!:eek:
Hi Chris again.
As nobody else commented on saturation I decided that it must be my monitor settings,so have adjusted brightness and contrast to get best image.
Your picture really pops now.
Fantastic
Cheers: Ian Mc
Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated as always. I'll be the first to admit that luck played a role here;)
Guys, you are more than welcome to come to South Africa for bird photography:) Just let me know when you're arriving, we have many excellent bird photographers in this country that will take you around to some amazing destinations.