Lapwing @ 25mm low POV

Another of the Lapwing from the remote set-up, (this is getting very addictive, I want to mount it on a radio controlled car and/or boat next) Now that I am getting more used to operating the gear, and the birds are so oblivious to the camera being there, its getting easier by the day, I have a dummy camera set-up in another location now for some different subjects too.
Slight crop from the bottom as I had the shadow of the camera just encroaching into the shot, and also from the right to maintain proportions. I did pull it about a bit with lens correction software as well, but decided I liked it best straight from camera, as shown.

Canon EOS 1Ds MkII, 20-35mm at 25mm, Breezebrowser and CS3
2008:06:19 18:11:44
20-35mm @ 25mm
1/800 sec, f/11
Mode: Av
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 400
AF mode: One-shot AF
Drive: Continuous: frame 1
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
File size: 14.2MB
Image size: 4992 x 3328
Color matrix 4: Adobe RGB
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Contrast: -1
Sharpness level: 0
Tone: Normal
Custom Functions:
CFn 17: Expand AF activation area to 7 AF points

Another great shot Nigel! I really think you've managed to get some really unique shots with this set-up, something that's not that easy to do with most nature photography. With a lot of photos, however good they are, they often seem a bit familiar, so you deserve a lot of credit for trying something different. I'd love to see a photo of the set-up you're using whilst in place in the field.

Cheers,

Dan.

Did a lot of this over the winter and yes, you do get some interesting perspectives. It takes some patience though, well done.

Ian

Another excellent example from a fine project.



Mark

Another fine example Nigel.
The mood of the sky and bent crest of the bird suggesting a windy day.
Now just an observation but its a bit like taking birdy shots on the same perch, but sooner or later too many with the same back drop!! Have you any plans re this as I am sure you have thought about it.

Major.

Yes Major, I have another site and other subjects lined up (its in the original post ). With such a wide lens though you don't get much change in background unless you radically change the camera position.

A very strong image for me: different, appealing and good atmosphere. Storm clouds lit by sunlight always seem to add a special quality to images.

I do like these images Nigel and this one intrigues me the most so far - very well done and I admire the skill and thought that's gone into the setup

A lot of time and prep has gone into these shots, the results you are getting make it worth while.

Tony

Another good'un-Great sky and inquisitive look

Dave

I am really enjoying this series of great wildlife images. the perspective and results are commendable and your hard work is showing through. Thanks for taking the time and sharing with us.

Brett.

Superb shot and one of my favourites from your series so far.

Probably the most pronounced W/A perspective effect so far Nigel, and i like it loads

The mind boggles as to what possibilities/ situations this technique could be applied to successfully, with regards to birds and general wildlife......................i guess the only limits are the photographer's own personal visualisations.

Radio control cars/boats etc are an intriguing idea, especially with todays 'in-camera' technology

Great stuff

Alan