Stilt Mom and Chicky

Gallery: AvianPosted June 17, 2013308 views10 comments

Baylands Nature Preserve (Totally Wild), Palo Alto, CA
D800
500mm
1/400 sec, f/13
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 500
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off
Tripod (!) and Live-View to get camera 3" off ground to minimize the raised levy around the pond

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Excellent, Sandy. I like the adult's folded legs bringing it down to the chick's level. the diselong glance from the chick and the b"belligerent" stare of the adult really give this image impact.

Well done,

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on June 17, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Sweet shot!

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on June 18, 2013 at 5:35 AM

You captured this very attractive moment very well Sandy.

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on June 18, 2013 at 6:48 AM

What a sweet moment you have captured (though the look on the adult's face is anything but sweet). Very protective of the chick.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on June 18, 2013 at 2:09 PM

"Stand back or someone is going to get it!" This has the "wow" factor in a big way. Do stilts puff up to look bigger in the face of a perceived threat? Very nice.

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Comment posted by May Haga on June 18, 2013 at 9:01 PM

Wonderful family group Sandy. Love how the chick is snugging up to the parent for protection. Also like the nice low angle.
May

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 18, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Just lovely ! To me it shows that the chick is seeking the parents protection - just wonderful ! Great techs as well ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 18, 2013 at 11:54 PM

Aw.... Wonderful, Sandy, I wouldn't change a thing.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on June 19, 2013 at 7:18 PM

A wonderful moment you captured here Sandy. A very pleasing composition. I think the soft light works very well in this photo.

Sweet Photo!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Endearing image, really like the chick right down in front & so close to mom Sandy..
I think the disproportionate look of the chicks legs make it even cuter!

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