Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 16, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Well, I thought I was going to get what I was after this morning .. but just as the heron got to where I wanted it, a couple of tufties dive bombed what was a perfect reflection. Always tomorrow ..
Dave
1DMkIII + 500mm
1/400sec at f/5.6 and ISO400. +1 1/3EV.
Routine adjustments in LR. About 10% crop left and top.
Posted by Ian Mason on February 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Very nice all the same! Judging by the reflection, looks as if it needs some rotation.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Now that's a very good point Ian, thanks .. not noticed that ,,
If I line up the bill tips with the side of my monitor it starts to make me think that it could do with some rotation, I’m not saying do it, just look at it, particularly as this is a crop and you might well have room to play with.
I see you played safe with your settings, think I might have tried for f8.
Even with considering the above I think this is an excellent shot, well seen and taken.
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 17, 2009 at 1:45 AM
A fine reflective shot Dave.
Did it catch anything?
Major.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 17, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Many thanks for the comments. I have done a small rotation, and it looks much better, although not worth a repost I don't think.
Yes Major, it caught a small perch just after this shot was taken but managed to hide most of the action behind the grass!
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8 repliesDave
1DMkIII + 500mm
1/400sec at f/5.6 and ISO400. +1 1/3EV.
Routine adjustments in LR. About 10% crop left and top.
Dave
I see you played safe with your settings, think I might have tried for f8.
Even with considering the above I think this is an excellent shot, well seen and taken.
Did it catch anything?
Major.
Yes Major, it caught a small perch just after this shot was taken but managed to hide most of the action behind the grass!
Dave
A good image