Posted by Lee Newman on September 8, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Taken at Bempton on a very bight but windy day. This bird is one difficult subject as they fly & turn so quickly I find it hard to keep them in the frame. This is one of a few sharp shots among many blurry ones.
Canon EOS 20D, 300mm F4, F4, 1/5000th, ISO400, -2/3 exp.
all comments & advice welcome.
Lee
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 8, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Not bad buddy, you've just about held the whites which can be quite difficult under these conditions, like the pose and a nice BG too.
Looks like some very bright sunshine at Bempton! I've had a little experience with these birds and loved it, they're so stocky and look like they've had their nose put out!
The primary feathers look great.
Chris
Posted by Craig Jones on September 9, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Classic fumalr pose,beautiful birds these are and very hard to keep in your viewfinder,you have done a wonderful job here and handled the harsh light very well,great detail in the wings and love the BG well done
Posted by Brett Lewis on September 9, 2009 at 4:38 AM
Classic Fulmar IF shot with some nice detail. However the light is just a little to harsh on this one for me.
Posted by Ben Gardner on September 9, 2009 at 6:46 AM
nice image but find the falre spots on the ocean background a little distracting.
Posted by Kim Connolly on September 9, 2009 at 1:24 PM
I like this very much, lovely bird, and plenty of detail, like the strong contrasting background too.
Posted by Mark Davies on September 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Nice BIF .I agree with Ben on the flare although not always avoidable.
Discussion
9 repliesCanon EOS 20D, 300mm F4, F4, 1/5000th, ISO400, -2/3 exp.
all comments & advice welcome.
Lee
Not bad buddy, you've just about held the whites which can be quite difficult under these conditions, like the pose and a nice BG too.
Shep...
The primary feathers look great.
Chris
You are right about the flare spots, I think theycould be very oof gannets a few hundred feet below
Lee