Bittern

Taken on Friday with my d300 probably not the best shot in the world because of the high iso and the extraordinary conditions I do have a few more.

Phillip.

D300 sigma 800 + 1.4tc Yes 1/250@f8 plus one-stop for the TC iso800 the autofocus tracked it easily it's just down to the operator that it isn't critically sharp.

PP in Capture NX & CS2

striking image, like you say the head isn't tack sharp but the pose and light are lovely

is this cropped?

Congratulations on getting the opportunity to capture this, the most elusive of birds, in flight.

Hi Jack yes it is about 70% of the FF.

Phillip.

A species that has, as yet, eluded me!
Well done.

Ian

Considering the conditions this is a very good effort of an elusive bird. I will be more then pleased to get a chance of a shot like this, well done.

Dave

Very nice, most never even see this let along capture an image of it.

T

for me it is a great pic I like the light

Hi Phillip.

Nice flight shot of a very elusive bird

Regards

Andy...

This is great. Beautiful light and the sharpness looks ok.
Well done.

Edwin Kats

I don't think I have ever seen a picture of one of these flying. looks like you have made the best possible use of a very rare opportunity. Great shot.

Good job you happened to have that 1.4 on eh Philip!!

Cracking shot indeed - not easy these!!



Mark