Sometimes you don't see whats at the end of your nose or lens in this case.
These drakes had been fighting right in front of me for sometime and rather than trying to photograph the herons that I had set out for I decided to turn my attention to this dramatic sequence.
I love the poses and relationship of the two birds, although the lighting's a wee bit harsh for my taste and blowing out the highlights (but thats the way it is sometimes!), but the overall image has a nice dynamic quality that suits me just fine. Nice one.
Posted by eric weight on March 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM
I think that the harshness of the light spoils it for me, but the action is great and you are right. How many of us look past the common stuff for something rarer that's doing nothing?
Note to self must make the most of the spring when all this is happening. Eric
Posted by Dawn Monrose on March 11, 2009 at 5:50 AM
Great action shot, well caught, great poses too. Agree about the light, but great shot nonetheless.
Posted by John Chapman on March 11, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Great action here Craig.
Posted by Mark sellings on March 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Good point - great dynamic image with all the water and the aggression!
Mark
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 12, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Really like the action you've caught here with the flying water and open beak in response to being pecked, great stuff
Posted by Lee Newman on March 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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9 repliesThese drakes had been fighting right in front of me for sometime and rather than trying to photograph the herons that I had set out for I decided to turn my attention to this dramatic sequence.
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Craig
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Note to self must make the most of the spring when all this is happening.
Mark
Lee