Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Bluethroat Part II

Discussion

19 replies
Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 11, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Bluethroat Part II
Hi Guys,

Went back to the Bluethroat site again this morning and got another lovely series.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel


Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
Aperture: F 10
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: - 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 2 x TC
Focal length:1560 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

_________________
Good things come to those who wait...
Golden rule in Nature & Wildlife Photography

www.jeroenstel.com
www.wildpixels.nl
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 11, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Another cracker-love the pose and perch

Dave
Posted by Chris Lloyd on April 11, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful Image Jeroen!

Are you using a hide for these?

Chris.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your comments so far..
To Chris: No hide was used for these. I will just stand on the waters edge near the reed stems and wait for the males to pop up into the reed-cigars.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by John Chapman on April 11, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful bird Jeroen pity the stem is coming out of it's back. Still a very nice picture.
John :toast:
Posted by jack chapman on April 11, 2008 at 12:38 PM
very nice, what a beautiful bird
Posted by John Robinson on April 11, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Very good !
JohnR
Posted by Alan Woolnough on April 11, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Cracking shot Jeroen :toast:

I have an almost identical image to this, although with a reed bunting :eek:

Much prefer to own this though!!!!!!

:toast:

Alan
Posted by Robert Lawrence on April 11, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Absolutely gorgeous subject Jeroen. I agree with John Chapmans comment about the stalk but otherwise a fantastic image.

Robert
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 11, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Cracker Joroen,

Send them further North please !

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 11, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Hi Jeroen,

Awesome capture as usual! Back to the 600mm + 2.0 TC :biggrin: (I've been giving this combo a whirl myself! :cool: ).
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on April 11, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Not very often seen here this beautiful bird.
I like it!
Greetings

Bertl Menegoni
Innsbruck
Austria
Posted by Paul Ashton on April 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Nice to see not only the colourful breast but also the spectacular tail feathers.

Looking forward to seeing them next month.
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 11, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Hello Jeroen.

Excellent capture, love the pose and setting. :wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Lovely one Jeroen - cracking subject, cracking image :toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 11, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Yes Jeroen its just a fabulous looking bird. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Anthony House on April 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Another beauty, well done :smile:
Posted by Danny Green on April 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Wow, Brilliant shot.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Danny :wavey:
Posted by Paula Graham on April 12, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Oh my goodness, what shots...to die for!
Posted by eric weight on April 12, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Another wonderful shot Jeroen.

:toast: :toast:
Eric