Posted by Ian Mason on December 3, 2008 at 1:42 PM
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4, 1/640s, f6.3, iso 400. Minor cloning of small twigs encroaching on bird. No saturation added.
Isn’t it great when things work out as you hoped? I set out today specifically to get a goldcrest. I had seen them over the past few days, but deep in the undergrowth. I had never seen one (with crest showing) in the open. Just before the sun set, I left the patch where I saw them previously, and went to another area where I knew of another species. As I turned the corner, I saw a flash of fluorescent yellow right in front of me. I managed to get into minimum focussing distance, but clear shots were very rare in the minute or so he was there. I’m very happy!
Posted by Andy Bate on December 3, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Top stuff ian. Love a good story to back up a great photo. As the a team use to say .... I love it when a plan comes together!
Posted by Rob Howard on December 3, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Hi Ian,
That's a very nice shot. The light and colours are excellent. It's lovely when you go to get something and you come home with some decent images of what you planned to get!!
Nice work thanks for sharing
Regards
Rob
Posted by John Chapman on December 3, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Hi Ian this is a great capture and beautiful lighting.
Posted by Matt Cole on December 3, 2008 at 4:11 PM
nice shot Ian, they're lovely little birds.
Matt
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 3, 2008 at 4:15 PM
You have done well Ian to catch one of these in between the usual dashing about that they do.
Major.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on December 3, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Great shot Ian. I've never seen one sit still for long enough!
Dave
Posted by John Robinson on December 3, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Good one !
JohnR
Posted by eric weight on December 4, 2008 at 1:11 AM
One for you to be proud of and me to be very jealous of. Eric
Posted by Mark Hamblin on December 4, 2008 at 1:50 AM
Cracking shot, Ian. One of then best goldcrest I've seen and the position of the head shows of the crest perfectly. I'm not surprised you chuffed with this one!
Mark
Posted by Mark Fellowes on December 4, 2008 at 2:45 AM
Fantastic shot - and the perfect angle for the crest.
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 4, 2008 at 4:52 AM
Never an easy bird these Ian, and that crest is really colourful.
Mark
Posted by David Sewell on December 4, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Lovely capture of a not-very-easy species.
David
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 4, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Great Ian, you've captured the essence of them! A good effort given their constant moving about!
Posted by John Varley on December 5, 2008 at 4:47 AM
I missed this great shot Ian. You have caught the crest really well and it looks lovely and sharp. The left side of the breast is perhaps getting a little too hot.
Discussion
16 repliesIsn’t it great when things work out as you hoped? I set out today specifically to get a goldcrest. I had seen them over the past few days, but deep in the undergrowth. I had never seen one (with crest showing) in the open. Just before the sun set, I left the patch where I saw them previously, and went to another area where I knew of another species. As I turned the corner, I saw a flash of fluorescent yellow right in front of me. I managed to get into minimum focussing distance, but clear shots were very rare in the minute or so he was there. I’m very happy!
That's a very nice shot. The light and colours are excellent. It's lovely when you go to get something and you come home with some decent images of what you planned to get!!
Nice work thanks for sharing
Regards
Rob
Matt
Major.
Dave
JohnR
Mark
Mark
Frustrating little buggers!
Alan
Mark
David
John