Black Guilemot_Imm

Gallery: AvianPosted September 17, 20161,458 views8 comments

A few weeks ago I posted a sequence in the Forum section about a distressed juvenile Black Guillemot that was rescued on Labor Day. This is the last shot from that sequence showing the bird rushing ashore to avoid the rising surf surge.

If you're interested in that post please check out the Bird Photography Forum to read the narrative and view the sequence.

Thanks

Saco Beach, Maine

D500
500mm f/4
TC-14E III
1/1250s @ f/9
ISO 800
1 EV
Handheld lying on the beach

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 17, 2016 at 2:03 PM

I'm glad you posted a shot from that sequence in the gallery, Chuck. I really like the angle and feel of action in this image. The low angle and crisp focus on the head are excellent.

devil

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on September 17, 2016 at 3:56 PM

HI Chuck
You did a great job with the low angle and focus. Nice action and good color control.
Peter

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 18, 2016 at 5:29 PM

Terrific image! something I've never seen at this age.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 18, 2016 at 9:51 PM

Nice capture, Charles. I like the low perspective and the close up view of this little Guilemot. The blurred foot really gives this image a sense of motion. I hope the rescue attempt is successful.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on September 19, 2016 at 10:58 AM

Like this a lot Chuck. The determined look on the face and action shown by the oof feet running give this a lot of appeal. The tight crop works for this also. Well done!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 23, 2016 at 4:45 PM

Super shot Chuck, love the tack sharp focus on the head and the feeling of movement from both feet, great low angle too. An unusual sighting and encounter and you made the most of it. devil

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 1, 2016 at 12:43 PM

Congrats on the WP! - an interesting image of this guy, with a different perspective, fine feather detail, andwater streak.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 2, 2016 at 11:18 AM

Wow, excellent shot and well-deserved pick ! Cheers, hans

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