Red-throated Diver-Gavia stellata

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 4, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Hi Guys,

Went out today to look for this Red-throated Diver wich is a rare species for our country and visits us only in wintertime.
Had some very harsh light and tried to make the best of it when the bird came up at this shiny white patch of water.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/30 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: +1 2/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 1250
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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Posted by PhilH on January 4, 2008 at 1:34 PM

Jeroen,

This is really nice and looking at the techs it is a remarkable image, I really like the almost monochromatic effect....

Well done...

Posted by Stuart McCrae on January 4, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Considering the specs this is a remarkable shot,very nice and a bit different.

Stu.

Posted by Edwin kats on January 4, 2008 at 7:49 PM

Indeed quite different but I like it. I like it a lot....

Well done buddy

Edwin

Posted by eric weight on January 5, 2008 at 3:13 AM

Very creative Jeroen. You have made a wonderful image against all the odds judging by the techs. It's never a waste of time is it?

Eric

Posted by Jim Greenfield on January 5, 2008 at 6:10 AM

Unusual pic and well worth the effort despite the conditions