Northern Wheatear

[Austin Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is my first Wheatear encounter of 2008. I was actually lying down trying to capture an image of a Reed bunting calling for a mate, when the Wheatear flew over my head and landed further up the farm track.

Quite a large crop unfortunately and I hope to get closer to them later in the season when they will arrive in larger numbers.


Canon 1dMKIII, 500mm, f5.6. 1/1250. -0.67, ISO400

Comments and feedback welcome.

Thanks

Austin

[Maxis Gamez]

HI Austin,

This looks like a heavy crop. There are not much details in the bird and looks soft. Was the catchlight created in photoshop?

I think you did well with the composition and low angle.

Keep them coming!

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Austin, Agree with Maxis 100% and would add that the whites are over-exposed. You also might consider toning down your credit line...

later and love, artie

[Linda Robbins]

The pose is very nice but the image quality suffered with the large crop. Hope you get lots of chances for closer shots as more arrive, and I'll look forward to seeing you post more of these cute birds.

[Austin Thomas]

Hi all,

Thanks for your feedback. Large crops lose too much detail.

Maxis, The catchlight is genuine. The sun was fairly low and bright although I had decided it was too harsh to continue photographing the hares that I actually went out to photograph in the early morning sun.

Artie, ISO 400 was a mistake in hindsight. I hadn't adjusted it as the light levels increased and I will tone down the credit line. It is surprising what you dont see when its your own image.

Thanks and regards,

Austin