Willie Wagtail

Gallery: AvianPosted November 26, 2010141 views14 comments

Here's another from a couple of years ago. I didn't process it at the time because I thought it was a little tight. I was on my tummy in a hide and it just kept coming towards me.
Willie Wagtails are possibly the most widespread species in Australia and they spend a significant amount of time on the ground or, as in this case, shallow water, as they flush insects.

1dIIn 500/f4 1.4X
I've lost the original files so I don't know the shooting data

cheers
Rob

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on November 26, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Nice shot! I like the low level. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 26, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Looks good to me too

I like the low viewpoint.
Well captured.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on November 26, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Excellent job on the exposure Rob, with super detail in both the black and the white plumage. I too would like to see just a little more room around the bird, but thats just a personal taste thing I guess. Good job.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Great low angle Rob. Wonderful job on the exposure and tack sharp as usual. The comp is fine with me. Do wish for more DOF for the tail, but that is a long tail and getting it all sharp probably was not practical.

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Comment posted by Ian Macdermott on November 26, 2010 at 5:53 PM

A superb shot Rob

Its not often you have to moan about birds getting too close

Registered on January 31, 2008, 15 Posts, 135 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 26, 2010 at 7:44 PM

Great bird with fine detail and habitat!
Just a bit too centered for my own taste, but just fine as is.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 26, 2010 at 10:39 PM

A rather noble looking gentleman, Rob. The tightness doesn't bother me. Great angle, and wonderful detail.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on November 26, 2010 at 10:42 PM

Lovely bird, and a real nice perspective here Rob

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Comment posted by KC Choo on November 26, 2010 at 11:22 PM

I saw this bird hunting on fairways of a golf course when I was there a few years ago. Nice to see it like this - well done!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 26, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Sweet low angle and interesting setting for a passerine Rob

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 27, 2010 at 6:49 AM

Rob,

I like this a lot as posted, it is fun to see a wagtail in the shallow water. Lovley details, exposure and sharpness. Love your low angle on this too.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 27, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Perfect low angle and the exposure is spot on. Well captured.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 27, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Awesome