Curlew + Repost

Discussion

8 replies

Posted by Paul Thomas on January 8, 2008 at 11:30 AM

looking very furtive

Taken on the North Wales coast on New Year's Day.

Techs: E-510, 300/2.8+2xTC, ISO 400, 1/160th @ f5.6, full frame, WWS Mini-dome hide

C & C welcome

Paul

Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 8, 2008 at 11:45 AM

You dont see them like that in the open often. Looks a little soft to my eye though?

Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 8, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Hi Paul,

Nice image, but I'm afraid there appears to be a small amount of motion blur on the eye in particular. Other than that, nice image.

Chris.

Posted by eric weight on January 8, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Nice to see one out in the open, but I agree that the eye is Oof. Better than my best Curlew shot though.

Posted by Edwin kats on January 8, 2008 at 2:07 PM

Indeed a bit soft. It could use a bit more sharpening. If it's possible a lower shooting angle? Other than that a great shot of a wonderful bird.

Edwin

Posted by Graeme Lee on January 8, 2008 at 3:42 PM

Coast??? Looks more like a putting green

Soft but a great pose and capture

Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 8, 2008 at 6:37 PM

Hi Paul,

Unusual to see one out in the open , a very difficult bird to approach , a little soft yes but still a good capture.

Regards

Andy...

Posted by Mike Smith on January 9, 2008 at 9:49 AM

equiv of 1200mm FOV with a moving walking bird at at 1/160s - overall looks pretty darned good effort to me. Paul - IS mode 1 or 2? (as it was moving)

Posted by Paul Thomas on January 9, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Here's another attempt with some extra USM on the bird's body. Hopefully this looks a bit better.

Mike - IS off.

C & C welcome

Paul