Jumper

Gallery: AvianPosted March 19, 20151,949 views4 comments

This shot still makes me smile. Watched this Willet for about 30 minutes working the low tide along the rocks and sand. This was a part of a continuous one second burst...and he did stick the landing. I enjoy the wildlife shots but don't think my lens is long enough for most birds. This one allowed me to get a little closer than usual as the tidal area in the Dana Cove Maritime Reserve was very productive for that day. Had some Black Oystercatchers in the same area a little later.

Nikon D7100, 70-300mm @ 235mm 1/6000 @5.3 ISO 800

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4 comments

Comment posted by Paul Knox on March 19, 2015 at 2:03 AM

Hi Stephen, I like how you've caught him in mid stride and the way you've framed it, I'd probably just lighten it up a bit and play with the contrast

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on March 19, 2015 at 7:05 AM

A very nice action scene, you've captured a great sense of motion with the leaping bird and water. I think if you increase some levels on the bird you'll being able to make it pop out more for the viewer. The dark rock along the right margin is unfortunate, it draws my attention. I'd maybe crop half of it out and then clone out the bottom piece that still shows in the frame. I think that would still leave enough canvas on that right side.

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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on March 20, 2015 at 3:15 AM

Thanks, very good comments, should help next time when I come face to face with this Willet.

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Comment posted by Paul Rebmann on July 25, 2015 at 9:22 PM

Your image makes me smaile also. Well done with a very nice capture.

Registered on July 17, 2012, 31 Posts, 122 Comments