Posted by David Sewell on January 11, 2009 at 1:28 PM
I don't think I can blame my flash for the red eye in this picture. A slavonian grebe sat on a scrape in Sandwich Bay for several days. Unlike most of the birds I photograph, it had the endearing habit of sitting a long way from the hide in poor light, but coming in close in good light. A number of photographers made use of this endearing trait, and Tony Flashman and Lea Roberts in particular can probably produce near identical shots. The story does not end happily, however. The grebe was last seen being eaten by two carrion crows, hence the title.
Nikon D200 and 50-500mm Sigma
1/180th, f10 at 400 asa
Posted by Dave Tucker on January 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM
David
Great exposure, would it be possible to "clone out the stick on the right"?
Posted by David Sewell on January 12, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Thanks Ray, Tom and Dave. Dave, I actually prefer it with the twig left in, but I am posting a copy with the twig cloned out, so that others can make their own minds up.
Beautiful bird and a nice shot. I think I prefer the re-post best.
The bird's cheeks look a little blown although it's not easy to tell for sure at this small size.
Sad to hear of the bird's unfortunate end.
Posted by Cliff Young on January 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM
My vote goes to the repost as well. Lovely shot, just the blown highlights under the eye but I guess it won't care after what happened .......... Cliff
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6 repliesNikon D200 and 50-500mm Sigma
1/180th, f10 at 400 asa
Sorry about its demise, but as they say that’s nature, and the only thing we can all be certain off. At least it will be remembered in your image(s).
Great exposure, would it be possible to "clone out the stick on the right"?
Regards,
David
The bird's cheeks look a little blown although it's not easy to tell for sure at this small size.
Sad to hear of the bird's unfortunate end.