Gallery: AvianPosted May 13, 2010177 views18 comments
1D2n, 600m x1.4, 1/1250s, f7.1, iso 400.
I find moorhen to be a bit shy, so was delighted when this one sat happily in front of me for a few minutes. Comments and critique welcomed as always.
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18 comments
Comment posted by István Molnár on May 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Wonderful image.Nice comp.good colors.
István
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Comment posted by KC Choo on May 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Usual excellent shot from "your pond"!
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 13, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Ah, back at the pond again. Beautiful pose, Ian, and I really like the lighting. This has a very sweet and peaceful look that is tremendously appealing.
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Comment posted by Dan Moore on May 13, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Ian ,
To me it is a WOW shot that deserves 30 comments.
Super!
Dan
Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments
Comment posted by denise ippolito on May 13, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Ian, I am always a fan of your smooth water it is like silk. Lovely image as always.
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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on May 13, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Water and background as smooth as silk (as Denise already said). The low angle is wonderful, so low I wonder if you use scuba gear. Nice light and a interesting subject. As Dennis mentioned, a nice peaceful feel to the image. Great shot, Ian.
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on May 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Beautiful shot, Ian, especially the texture of the water and background. This fellow looks like he was torpedoed.
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 13, 2010 at 9:46 PM
spectacular low angle here, Ian. love the pose and interesting reflection of the bill. a little more DOF would be perfect, but this is a gorgeous shot.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on May 13, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Ian,
Holly Cow! This is fantastic. Looks like he's drinking from a huge bowl of chocolate and can't get enough. The water color is awesome and the super low angle (were you in the water?) make this shot stunning. The fact that background matches the color of the water puts this over the top for me Ian. I"m thinking Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory here. Wish it was mine. Nough said.
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on May 14, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful work Ian. I love that water...
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Ian,
this is a formidable low angle. I love the silky water and the pose of the Moorhen. Wonderful shot full of feeling!
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 14, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Back at it I see! Love these shots Ian! So glad to see you out photographing at this pond again. I have been searching for a place by me with this kind fo view and no luck yet, but I will find one someday (even if I have to create it). bueatiful light, detail and usualy soft water. Love it!
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 14, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Great shot, wonderful light. Water and the BG are at the top!
D&L
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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 14, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Ian:
Ditto what others have said about great light, low angle, and smooth water. The catch light is a big factor too and I like the sharp edge (left) and gradations (right) of the reflection of the dark head as well as the gradual fading of the reflection of the beak.
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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 14, 2010 at 6:47 PM
I Love this Iaan. Just love it
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Comment posted by Peter Conway on May 14, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Ian, This is another wonderful capture from you pond. Its these photos that prompted me to build one. (it will be next year before I can hope for anything approaching this though)
Great job!
Peter
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Good to see the Ian Mason perspective again - whatever it's looking at must be mezmorising
cheers
Rob
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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 16, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Super low angle Ian, love the light, pose, details and the sharpness. Beautiful techs as always.
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Comments
18 commentsIstván
To me it is a WOW shot that deserves 30 comments.
Super!
Dan
Holly Cow! This is fantastic. Looks like he's drinking from a huge bowl of chocolate and can't get enough. The water color is awesome and the super low angle (were you in the water?) make this shot stunning. The fact that background matches the color of the water puts this over the top for me Ian. I"m thinking Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory here. Wish it was mine. Nough said.
this is a formidable low angle. I love the silky water and the pose of the Moorhen. Wonderful shot full of feeling!
D&L
Ditto what others have said about great light, low angle, and smooth water. The catch light is a big factor too and I like the sharp edge (left) and gradations (right) of the reflection of the dark head as well as the gradual fading of the reflection of the beak.
Great job!
Peter
cheers
Rob