One from a session early this morn, was out looking for Marsh Harriers nr me, saw 5 but not within range, had to settle for some RLP and hares, was going post a hare but afer seeing all the great hare shots on here i think ill leave it!!! Was happy with my field craft as can never usually get this close to them!!!
Nikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
Tripod/Sidekick
ISO 200
1/250th @ F5.6
RAW
PP in Bibble Pro and CS3
Full frame
Well done on your field craft Andy, I imagine these can be a bit skittish, probably more used to being shot at with a shotgun than a camera. However, the image looks a bit flat on my monitor and the bird looks like it's having a bit of a bad hair day! I'm guessing it's in moult?
Robert
Posted by Magnus Hird on August 16, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Actually like the tuft, think it gives a bit of humour to the portrait. Great detail and catchlight
Posted by John Robinson on August 16, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Andy
Yes the bird is not in its best condition and it never helps a picture,
I reckon if you are going for a head shot it has to be all or nothing ! A full head pin sharp for example. Not easy.
Good pic though.
Cheers
JohnR
Discussion
3 repliesNikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
Tripod/Sidekick
ISO 200
1/250th @ F5.6
RAW
PP in Bibble Pro and CS3
Full frame
Robert
Yes the bird is not in its best condition and it never helps a picture,
I reckon if you are going for a head shot it has to be all or nothing ! A full head pin sharp for example. Not easy.
Good pic though.
Cheers
JohnR