Posted by Major Gilbert on September 26, 2007 at 3:02 AM
Taken on a gitzo tripod at lowest level + right angled finder to
save my neck etc.
Ok once you have mastered not to poke your eye out with it.
D2X's + 600mm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
Major.
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 26, 2007 at 8:23 AM
Nice shot Major - really like it
Are you sat cross-legged under some scrim then as you are using the RF
Posted by Major Gilbert on September 26, 2007 at 8:55 AM
Sat down andy out in the open Andy. No netting. If you keep really still and low down these birds will walk within feet of you.
Not only are they a joy to photograph but also just to watch at such a short distance. A real privelage with a stunning bird.
Posted by Paul Ashton on September 26, 2007 at 11:37 AM
There were a group of these at Salthouse at the weekend. I sat around for a couple of hours before giving up.
Now I've seen your beautiful shot of these little gems I'm off back this weekend to try again.
Posted by Alan Bryant on September 26, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Super shot
Posted by Paul King on September 26, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Hi Major,
A very nice image, it just pushes me forward to achieve better.
Paul king
Posted by Major Gilbert on September 26, 2007 at 1:22 PM
Paul A: Salthouse is the place to be at present.
The only downside are dog walkers and people who have know idea what it is you are doing or the effort it takes to do it. There is nothing more annoying than waiting for birds to come to you and then having them flushed by people standing up behind you and talking at the top of there voices.
Paul K I am still trying very hard to achieve better given the amount of time I have to do it. So keep pushing.
Major.
Posted by Paul Thomas on September 26, 2007 at 3:30 PM
A great low angle shot Major I know what you mean about dog walkers and the like. I'd also add birdwatchers who come over to fask what make of "spotting scope" you're using
Paul
Posted by Nigel Blake on September 26, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Very nice Major, although I can't make my mind up about the rock behind the bird.
Having been there at the same time I have to agree that Major is so right about the disturbance by others, however I suppose when they are not aware of what a bird photographer is doing, it is to some extent excusable.
The worst culprits however were the 'Birders with cameras' who thought that chasing the birds around, as opposed to sitting or laying quietly, would be a short cut to great images, sadly they made it difficult for all who were there!
One being someone who should have known better, I suspect he prompted your departure at a guess Major?
Posted by Marko Trebušak on September 27, 2007 at 1:57 AM
It's a great looking bird and lovely portrait, but I do agree with Nigel about the rock behind the bird.
As for people disturbing us, I had an unbelievable experience in Australia. I was on trail photographing, when I hear the sound of approaching bicycle from behind. I almost started cursing, when the noise stopped. When the bird finally flew away, I turned around in astonishment and said "thank you" to chap still sitting on his bike behind me waiting for me to finish my fancy. So there are folks who know better.
Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Major Gilbert on September 27, 2007 at 3:13 AM
Nigel & Marko: I just thought the stone gave the viewer who may not be familiar with Little Stint, some idea of the diminutive size of these lovely birds. Hence the inclusion on this one plus of course it makes it slightly different to the norm as apposed to the bird in a bare enviroment.
Major.
Discussion
11 repliessave my neck etc.
Ok once you have mastered not to poke your eye out with it.
D2X's + 600mm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
Major.
Are you sat cross-legged under some scrim then as you are using the RF
Not only are they a joy to photograph but also just to watch at such a short distance. A real privelage with a stunning bird.
Major.
Phillip.
Now I've seen your beautiful shot of these little gems I'm off back this weekend to try again.
A very nice image, it just pushes me forward to achieve better.
Paul king
The only downside are dog walkers and people who have know idea what it is you are doing or the effort it takes to do it. There is nothing more annoying than waiting for birds to come to you and then having them flushed by people standing up behind you and talking at the top of there voices.
Paul K I am still trying very hard to achieve better given the amount of time I have to do it. So keep pushing.
Major.
Paul
Having been there at the same time I have to agree that Major is so right about the disturbance by others, however I suppose when they are not aware of what a bird photographer is doing, it is to some extent excusable.
The worst culprits however were the 'Birders with cameras' who thought that chasing the birds around, as opposed to sitting or laying quietly, would be a short cut to great images, sadly they made it difficult for all who were there!
One being someone who should have known better, I suspect he prompted your departure at a guess Major?
As for people disturbing us, I had an unbelievable experience in Australia. I was on trail photographing, when I hear the sound of approaching bicycle from behind. I almost started cursing, when the noise stopped. When the bird finally flew away, I turned around in astonishment and said "thank you" to chap still sitting on his bike behind me waiting for me to finish my fancy. So there are folks who know better.
Cheers,
Marko
Major.