American Pipit

Gallery: AvianPosted January 16, 201390 views7 comments

I can count on these guys to show up every year towards the end of September on a small stretch of shoreline at a local reservoir. I usually just find a comfy spot to lie flat on my stomach and wait for them to work their way towards me. All C&C appreciated.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
Metering Mode Spot Metering
Lens EF400mm f/5.6L USM
AF Mode AI Servo AF

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 17, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Excellent. I have found them to be trusting as well here in AZ if I just sit by the pond edge. I like the very low perspective andthre head turn.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Your approach worked very well, the low perspective, detail and background all come together, well done.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on January 17, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Just gorgeous. I like how the bird looks curious and interested as to what the heck you are doing there, lying on the ground making clicking noises.

My perception may be off, but could this stand to be rotated a hair clockwise?

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Excellent perspective and real nice detail. Bg and Fg colors work nicely to bring out the best in this bird. Rotation looks fine to me. Well done! Sharon

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Sharp details, a great plane of focus, and this low POV all come together nicely here Mark.
Great comp & a setting that compliments too..
Well done!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 19, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Sweet portrait of this beauty Mark. I like that alert pose. Nice details too.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 19, 2013 at 12:48 AM

I really like the typical pose, eye contact and detail you've captured Mark, and the overall earth tones.

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