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Last light Fulmar

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Posted by Brian McGeough on April 2, 2009 at 3:02 AM
Hi All,

I took this last night on the Lizard in Cornwall, the bird was photographed against an east facing cliff with the light just falling over the top, so with exposure set up manually I tried for this image, I am quite happy with the results( I know this will probably not appeal to everybody :razz: ), I just thought it stood out from all my other Fulmar images.

Techs:
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Focal Length 420 mm 300mm +1.4x
Exposure Time 1/1250 sec
Aperture f/8
ISO Equivalent 400

Cheers
Brian
:toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 2, 2009 at 3:29 AM
I like the treatment Brian - good idea well executed :wavey:

Just a slight pity it was below you but it's a nice shot none the less :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on April 2, 2009 at 4:21 AM
I like the way you have managed to retain the whites in what appear to be very difficult lighting conditions. In an ideal world I would like a little more space for the bird to fly into, but that is a very minor nit indeed. Great stuff.

David
Posted by John Chapman on April 2, 2009 at 4:39 AM
It appeals to me Brian. :toast:
Posted by john macpherson on April 2, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Works for me - big change from water/sky b/ground. Well worth the effort.
Posted by Adam Seward on April 2, 2009 at 5:52 AM
I like it, very effective shot.
Posted by John Robinson on April 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM
very different fulmar shot. Good stuff.
Glad you're ok
Cheers
john
Posted by Tom Smit on April 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Great flight shot. Razor sharp bird.Good BG.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on April 2, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Lovely photo, love the chance you took with the light, well done :wink: :wink:
Posted by Mark Davies on April 2, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Nicely executed shot.
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 2, 2009 at 4:50 PM
A very different but pleasing image of Fulmar Brian. If that ray of light had extended to the head as well it would be even better. :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on April 2, 2009 at 6:17 PM
I like this very much. It has also reminded me that it is best to view images with the room in darkeness - makes a huge difference to this one.
Posted by Jeremy on April 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Cracking shot. Love the dramatic lighting.
Posted by Drew Mellowship on April 3, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I can see why your pleased with it, well done !

Drew :smile: