Sanderling reflection

was going to post another landscape but i got this just today and thought i'd post it, taken from a rather difficult position so all the shots i got were wonky and in need of compositional repair, thus after correcting the horizon and cropping most of the shots don't fit the frame. This and another that is a bit too tight for me are the only salvageable ones, so i'm kicking myself for not taking the extender off and thinking how i might recreate the situation.

40D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/640 @ f5.6
ISO 640
cropped for horizon and comp

Very nice image Jack

That's always a problem with converters on primes - not so much if on a zoom.

But the image is a real cracker

This is a stunner Jack! Great light, great low position and lovely bird in great pose.

Jack,

Great image. Well worth another try if the situation arises (AMENDMENT : not that the image needs improving).

Rob

Jack I think this is great as it is and actually no urgent need to try it again. In fact maybe a sliver more off the top to put the horizon central and equal space above the bird and below the reflection. The light on the bird and dark background/water are fab

First class shot Jack, I've been chasing these little fellas all along the shoreline the last few days so seeing this I'm very envious.

Very good - and unusual.
JohnR

Hi Jack,

This is very nice indeed. I'm a big fan of these ultra, ultra low angles.

That dark background really sets of the pale bird beautifully. Excellent image.
Eric

Jack

I think that is a cracking shot as is. I would be so pleased if it were mine.


Barry

Eastbourne

I like as is. You must have been laid flat on your chest to get the shot.

Lee

very nice ideed

Paul

Blimey Jack, your garden pond seems to be paying dividends

Great angle and marginally tight as you say, but a very nice image regardless