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Juvenile coot again

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Posted by Ian Mason on August 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Juvenile coot again
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4TC. 1/800s, f6.3, iso 400

I faced a new problem tonight - a howling gale. I usually like flat calm water, but that clearly wasn't an option. With the lens at water level, autofocus was almost impossible due to the waves. The birds kept popping up and down. I was happy to get anyting at all! I actually like the effect the wind had on the water.

LARGER VERSION
Posted by Lewis Thomson on August 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Hi Ian,

I really like this, works very well IMO with the waves!

Cheers,

Lewis.
Posted by Craig Jones on August 16, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Composition is very good and the head turn into the empty space add's something to the image IMO, very nice POV,nice shot :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Austin Thomas on August 16, 2009 at 6:07 AM
Hi Ian,

You are the master of Coot images. I like both your still water and choppy water versions. The low POV and strong composition engages the viewer.

Very nicely done.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Chris Lloyd on August 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I like this too. The choppiness of the water really adds to the image. Most jealous of your eye level set up.

Chris.
Posted by Ian Haskell on August 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Yes another good shot, Im looking forward to some more on choppy water too. :toast:

Ian