These chicks have proved to be rather elusive. I didn't get any decent shots of them when they had their distinctive red heads, but, thankfully they are coming out into the open now.
Posted by David Taylor on August 11, 2009 at 4:10 PM
I love it, especially the larger version. It looks as though there is grass growing on its back the way its downy feathers have been dampened. Great POV, colours and BG make this image extra special IMHO.
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 11, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Yet another good looking image Ian - nice length to the reflection, and the overall colour and tonality is very appealing - nice one
Posted by Mark Davies on August 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Agree with Andy ,vegetation stalk in mouth(?) I'm not sure about but executed beautifully.
Posted by Peter Woods on August 11, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Lovely image, can I ask did you manipulate the reflection to get it that long
can I ask did you manipulate the reflection to get it that long
You're not the first to ask this and it makes me chuckle a little each time now! No, absolutely no manipulation. It is the result of having the lens at water level on a raised pond with flat water. Often, the reflection extends beyond the frame margin. Hope this helps.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on August 11, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Another cracker Ian. Lovely complementary colours and pov spot on as usual
Posted by John Robinson on August 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Great shot Ian (now I am back on ) but you know my feelings about reflections,
I don't like em and I reckon this one could be phased out a bit at the bottom.
Cheers
John
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 11, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Works for me Ian, always amazed at the quality you obtain from being at that level in terms of POV.. Another super image to your library..
An excellent shot Ian and a really good example too of how much is lost from the image when posted at small size. The larger image is fantastic.
Robert
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13 repliesThese chicks have proved to be rather elusive. I didn't get any decent shots of them when they had their distinctive red heads, but, thankfully they are coming out into the open now.
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Peter
You're not the first to ask this and it makes me chuckle a little each time now! No, absolutely no manipulation. It is the result of having the lens at water level on a raised pond with flat water. Often, the reflection extends beyond the frame margin. Hope this helps.
I don't like em and I reckon this one could be phased out a bit at the bottom.
Cheers
John
Brett
Robert
Simon