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Posted by Ian Andrews on December 17, 2007 at 3:15 PM
Hi All,
This was taken Saturday when we had a bit of sunshine. It was set up with that element but, being the UK, the sun promptly disappeared, so the flash that was intended as fill has become the main light scorce. :frown:
The water splash has been extended slightly to hide the edge of a container, otherwise it is the full frame image as shot.

Techs: D300, Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX II at 150mm and f/5.6. Sigma 530 super flash on camera at -0.7EV. 1/4000sec and ISO800

Hope you like it, and thanks for looking.

Ian :smile:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 17, 2007 at 3:24 PM
Absolutely fantastic :toast: Great action. Well done.
It's nice to see the birds eye protection. I don't know the word in English.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 17, 2007 at 3:31 PM
Ian - images like this are on something of another level :toast:

Your lighting balance has shifted - but you can't help that - this image is amazing in its content - superb :wavey: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on December 17, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Stunning.... and honest....

That ISO800 looks very good from the D300

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on December 17, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Hi Ian,

:eek: Very well captured, However many hours and however many times you have hit that delete button, it all makes up for it with this STUNNING image. Your skill and patience have been rewarded. I hope this is a big seller for you.

Outstanding work

Regards

Rob
Posted by Edwin kats on December 17, 2007 at 4:15 PM
I remember now :biggrin: What I ment was the "eye membrane" that shuts just before hitting the water to protect the eye.

Edwin
Posted by Ian Andrews on December 17, 2007 at 4:24 PM
Thanks Guys.
And Edwin, yes, that is correct. It is, in fact, half open in this image.

Ian :smile:
Posted by John MacTavish on December 17, 2007 at 4:34 PM
Stunner.

:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on December 17, 2007 at 4:46 PM
An absolute belter of a shot in everyway. :toast: :toast: :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by eric weight on December 18, 2007 at 2:24 AM
Tremendous shot. :eek: :eek:
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 18, 2007 at 3:48 AM
Cracking stuff and well worth the effort involved.

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Brian McGeough on December 18, 2007 at 6:25 AM
Splashing image, I mean smashing image :biggrin: Well worth the effort. :toast: :toast:

Brian
Posted by Barry Southon on December 18, 2007 at 11:51 AM
Ian

Superb what I seek and never find.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne UK
Posted by Graeme Lee on December 18, 2007 at 4:16 PM
Looks hard work to me. Cool shot all round :toast:
Posted by Justin on December 19, 2007 at 1:02 PM
Very impressive shot and a good reward for all the time and dedication. :toast: