Posted by Dave Bartlett on March 20, 2009 at 7:21 PM
The most aggressive bird I have ever seen. Having seen off all swimming birds of every species it spent the rest of the afternoon charging anything else it could find - this particular run was at a rather surprised little egret that was minding its own business on a branch out of shot to the right. Comments appreciated.
Dave
1DMkIII + 500mm
1/320sec at f/5.6 and ISO400. +1 1/3EV
Routine adjustments in LR; about 85% of the frame.
Posted by Craig Jones on March 21, 2009 at 2:33 AM
Great 'movement' in the wings dave.colours very nice and the tongue is a bonus Well Done
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 21, 2009 at 3:53 AM
Its exausting being aggresive as depicted well in your image Dave. Did it have a go at yourself?
Major.
Posted by Brett Lewis on March 21, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Really nice action shot. Like the story behind it. The light and open beak all add to a good image.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on March 21, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Well, he's still at it today. Threatening a few unwary mallards, although not had a go at any photographers as yet! No sign of any potential mates, but with an attitude like that I'm not entirely surprised!
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM
The splashing water, flying drops, open beak and wing movement and position all combine perfectly to give you the sense of action and aggression you describe. Great shot
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10 repliesDave
1DMkIII + 500mm
1/320sec at f/5.6 and ISO400. +1 1/3EV
Routine adjustments in LR; about 85% of the frame.
Major.
Brett
Nicely captured
This is a very nice shot. You can really feel the bird's anger. That's one PO'ed Gander.
Keep up the great work.
Dave Bartlett USA
Greg