Posted by John Robinson on September 26, 2008 at 7:37 AM
Snipe
The wader hide finally paid off. Only 4 hours this time with a new seat ! The light was slightly CJ but not too bad. I tried to get the right amount of DOF to convey the habitat and I don't think its too far off.I was again plagued with reflection shots which I'll post later. (never saw my snakey friend either)
D200
Sigma 50-500mm
160th @f8
400ISO
JR
Very well thank you,glad to see your new hide adventures are coming up trumps!!!
I'm just waiting for that large current bun thing in the sky to calm down a bit its a bit bright and contrasty at the moment!!!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Kim Connolly on September 26, 2008 at 1:48 PM
A lovely composition John, I really like these birds but cannot sem to get close enough to one to get a decent shot. I commend your 4 hours!! But it was well worth it, the lighting, pose and setting are all superb.
John, I reckon this is a fantastic shot. Composition is superb, right amount of DoF, lovely lighting, action and a great subject. What more could you want? If I had to find a nit (and lets be honest, on this forum its a given!) the bit of oof vegetation at the birds breast is a little bit distracting... but heh, if you want to sign the picture over to me I'd be very happy to take it off your hands!!!!
Nice one.
Robert
Posted by Fran French on September 26, 2008 at 2:48 PM
An image I am envious of John. A difficult bird to get close to at the best of times, light etc. spot on.
Posted by David Kjaer on September 26, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Super image John!
David
Posted by John Robinson on September 26, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Thanks for your interest.
Seems like the hard to get stuff is not the "flavour of the month" at times as some will appreciate..
I was quite pleased with this because the slowish shutter got the action surprisingly well under the conditions.
Robert
I know ! If you want to take it out 4 me you're welcome !
I,ve bought a flymo with wellies .
Thanks all.
JR
Posted by Paul Inglis on September 27, 2008 at 6:37 AM
Hi John,
What a corker!!!
Posted by Paula Graham on September 27, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Beautiful shot with lovely complimentary colours.
Posted by Matt Cole on September 28, 2008 at 3:13 AM
that's an excellent shot John, I really like it. It has a lovely natural feel and shows the Snipe off very well.
Matt
Posted by John Robinson on September 28, 2008 at 5:26 AM
Discussion
12 repliesThe wader hide finally paid off. Only 4 hours this time with a new seat ! The light was slightly CJ but not too bad. I tried to get the right amount of DOF to convey the habitat and I don't think its too far off.I was again plagued with reflection shots which I'll post later. (never saw my snakey friend either)
D200
Sigma 50-500mm
160th @f8
400ISO
JR
Wonderful lighting!!!!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Hope you're OK
Cheers
John
Very well thank you,glad to see your new hide adventures are coming up trumps!!!
I'm just waiting for that large current bun thing in the sky to calm down a bit its a bit bright and contrasty at the moment!!!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Nice one.
Robert
David
Seems like the hard to get stuff is not the "flavour of the month" at times as some will appreciate..
I was quite pleased with this because the slowish shutter got the action surprisingly well under the conditions.
Robert
I know ! If you want to take it out 4 me you're welcome !
I,ve bought a flymo with wellies .
Thanks all.
JR
What a corker!!!
Matt
JR