He suddenly showed up with a big stick from no where..
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 1000
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV

He suddenly showed up with a big stick from no where..
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 1000
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV
You gotta love those sticks from nowhere. From where you were, I do not think that you could have made a better image. This one is sharp with a perfect exposure and perfect wing position as well as sweet light and some nice underwing detail. And I like how the bird is angling slightly towards you.
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When the bird is "in the zone" you gotta make hay. And you did.
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Troy:
The techs already covered by Artie. Always nice to see both the ventral and dorsal view of a wing in one image, both well illuminated. Nice stick for sure.
Cheers
Randy
Troy:
THe conditions were certainly more challenging this year, with very cluttered water and completely clear skies. But, had a good time, and did get a couple of keeper shots. ;)
Randy
+1 on the comments already made - just a wonderful photo all around.
John
Stunning image, well done.
All has already been said, Troy. Glad the female was able to "round up" a new mate for the nesting season after the unfortunate accident of the male last year. You have gotten some nice keepers and your hard work is paying off!
Marina
Troy, looks like he's building a log cabin. ;) Great capture, sharp, and overall well exposed.
Very well done, Troy.
Very sharp, with great details. Very well exposed.
Great behaviour image Troy, nice light, wing position and sharpness. Excellent image all round.

Thank you all for the nice comments.
I'm glad to see the new mate is working hard to build the nest.