Black-necked Stilt

Gallery: AvianPosted September 7, 2011136 views13 comments

Hello everyone. Here is an image of these stilt I was able to capture before it fled. Hope you enjoy. C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Camera - Nikon 300s, Lense - Nikon 200-400 w/1.4 tc, Exposure - 1/800, Aperture - F8, ISO - 320, Exposure Bias - -1/3 EV, Metering - Multi Segment, Focal Length - 550mm, Aperture Priority.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 7, 2011 at 2:35 AM

Excellent low perspective here!
It's also very tough to get a good eye on these stilts, as you did.
The BG is great, with the reeds and complimentary colours. The bit of blue in the water adds a nice touch.
Very well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 7, 2011 at 6:09 AM

A really great image Robert. Love the low angle and the eye contact draws me right into this stilts world. Great water and BG colors. Bird is sharp with great detail. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on September 7, 2011 at 8:13 AM

Great perspective and nice pose. This one is really working for me!

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on September 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

really an outstanding photo, Robert. Love the low angle, nice pose, beautiful setting and habitat, and open bill.

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Comment posted by David Sewell on September 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

The low angle really makes this shot. Nice work.

David

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on September 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

Wonderful light and perspective. I like the detail and even the water reflection lines going across the stilt, nice job in getting this shot, well done.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on September 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

Nicely done Robert. Love the perspective and detail. Great work!!!

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on September 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM

This is really nice, I like the position of the bird moving towards the camera, and it's a really nice low angle. Well done!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on September 7, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Nice low point of view and the background is excellent. The blue 'wake' adds a nice touch of color and contrasts well with the pick legs of the Stilt. Well Done!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 7, 2011 at 11:56 PM

Nice composition and an excellent job on the exposure, Robert.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on September 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

Great eye level view and head turn, Robert. The low level gave you a wonderful background.The ripples in the water add interest. I would include more of the reflection of the stilt if that's possible.

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on September 9, 2011 at 10:57 AM

Love the low angle almost looking up at the bird I think that the ripples add a lot to the shot giving movement

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on September 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

I really like the angle and light on this one with the hint of environs taking this over the top!

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