Interaction: B4 the chicks!

[Roman Kurywczak]

In the colder months....must say it is a lot nicer now on the beach than it was that day! Cold (low 20's) with a blustery wind! This was from a large sequence of the mating......my wife says I have issues:eek:!
Canon 1D Mark lll with the Sigma 300-800mm lens at 800mm and f8 for 1/2500 sec. and ISO 640. Some beach clean up in post.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This pretty much proves that the chicken was first. :) Great capture of the moment, sharpness and exposure look very good. If anything, I might remove the brighter area behind the female or is that the reflection of the plumage in the water?

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Axel,
Thanks! I think I did remove the reflection in my first post a while back....will definitely explore that here too! Will not venture into the philosophical debate;)!

[denise ippolito]

Roman, Very nice interaction captured w/ great eye contact. Nice to see the beach and the water as they add some nice color tones to the image. I don't mind the reflection it looks natural.

[Filipe Caetano]

Perfect! Is the word to define this image. It has all the elements to be a winner. Great DOF, low angle gives a feeling of being right there, the amazing and natural colors e last, the crisp detail all over the picture.

Congratulations for such an amazing work. I wish it was mine :)

My best regards,

Filipe Caetano

[Michael Pancier]

LOL. Now that's something I haven't seen or captured yet. beautifully done Roman.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice Roman, great pose, exposure and details.

[Doug Brown]

Excellent detail and perfect timing (for a voyeur! :D). I like Axel's idea of evening out the area behind the female.

[Ofer Levy]

Fantastic behaviour shot!! Excellent techs!!!

[Bob Kothenbeutel]

Wow! You captured a special moment here Roman and it is technically excellent in every respect.
Bob

[Danny Laredo]

Super image Roman, sweet low angle and fantastic moment.

[Michael Stern]

Roman,
WOW...Spot on...EXCELLENT....
Amazing Photo...
Mike

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow Roman !!! Great image with a stunning composition. Love the low angle, excellent exposure and the beautiful BG. Love this one !!!!

[Hendri Venter]

Behaviour very well captured from a good angle. Great image Roman.