Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Group bathing !

Discussion

7 replies
Posted by John Robinson on October 12, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Group bathing !
Starlings
When they decide to go in the water they really go at it.!
Pool no 2.Pity about the front bird though.
D200
Sigma 50-500
500 ISO
250th @ f11
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Mark Davies on October 12, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Nice image John .Not sure about the rear bird washing, just adds a distraction to the scene without being able to see him/her.Nice to see the 200 pushed to ISO500 . I couldn't go beyond 400 with mine ..this looks really clean though.

Oh and mole is back... Time for a torch and swivel chair me thinks..... :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on October 12, 2009 at 7:10 AM
As you say, a pity about the front bird, but I didn't even notice it until I read your comment! An interesting shot of typical starling behaviour.

David
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM
This ones a bit too busy for me John. The front and rear birds spoil it.
Robert.
Posted by Fran French on October 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Looks like a nice family gathering at the pond John. As you say a shame about the front bird, but that is what you saw, and you have made the most of the moment. I like the light too, nice one.

Fran
Posted by John Robinson on October 12, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Thanks all. Yes its a pity about the front and back birds. I was so pleased to get at least five in reasonable focus I did'nt really notice the back one !! Trying to convey the feeling of frenzied activity is never going to be easy I suppose..
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 13, 2009 at 5:21 AM
Nice one John, glad to see all your efforts with the pools are paying off. :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on October 14, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Love it John!

David :toast: