Curlews in Reeds

1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4tc, 1/640s, f8, iso 500. Early sun, blowing a gale as usual.

One from this morning. Half a dozen or so landed withing good range and foraged frantically non stop for a while, until their peace was shattered by the loud call of another bird I didn't see. I can't recognise calls yet! They froze for a few seconds before carrying on. I have some with an isolated bird, but I liked the OOF bird in the background too.

A very nice image with the curlew in the background being an added bonus.
Looks perhaps a little on the bright side, particularly the bird in the foreground.

I like the second bird in shot Ian. Looks a bit too contrasty but very nice composition.

Rob

Thanks guys. Yes, I did, use Curves and sometimes it's best to do nothing! Hope this is better.

Hi Ian
Nice Curlew shot. The one in the back seems to grab my attention somehow.
I know what ======= these jobs can be though !
Cheers
JR

Much prefer the second image Ian - nice shot and a good sense of place.

Dave

I also prefer the secons image. Nice shot

Sandra

Ian

Second image for me too nice environment shot.

Barry

Eastbourne

Hi Ian great capture, I like the second picture better and in my opinion the OOF bird in the BG adds to the pic like telling a story.

Splendid Ian. Really good composition

Re-post looks better.

Hi Ian

Very nice, especially the re-post - minor nit a bit tight at the bottom of the frame for it's virtual legs!

David

Love this one with the second Curlew in the frame!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Very nice Ian, repost looks better and also like the sense of place the OOF bird gives. Nice of the grass in the foreground to lie flat for you too!!