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Stranger in a strange land

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Posted by Edwin kats on December 4, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Stranger in a strange land
The great northern diver is a very rare bird in Holland. I think this is a juvenile. Wonderful bird and bigger then I thought it would be.

Not completely happy about it because it's a 60% crop so I will have another go in the morning. Also trying to get a lower POV by sitting in the water.

iso 200 1/60 sec. F5.6 Nikon D3 and 200-400/4 from a bean bag

Edwin Kats
Posted by David Sewell on December 4, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Nice, almost monochrome capture, but I do wonder if it could do with a tad more contrast? Good luck for your next visit.

David
Posted by Edwin kats on December 4, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I know what you mean David but I want it to be monochrome. I tried it with a bit more contrast and it works but I prefer this version myself.

Ed
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on December 4, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Hey Ed
Good capture of an unusual subject and nice muted colors but not up to your usual standard. I'm sure by tomorrow when you've found some better light and a lower pov it will be another belter.
Your honest friend
Andy
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 4, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Hi Edwin, I thought you lived in those waders.

A very arresting image and agree with David about a monochromatic feel. In fact, I thought it would be nice as a 'selenium print', but perhaps on further investigation a duo or quadtone might be better. Found this, not sure if it might help Edwin?

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/duotone.shtml

Steve :wavey:
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Certainly a good clean shot - but you know you need the light.....tomorrow perhaps?!

Be in touch when I'm back from Bosque.

Mark

:toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Certainly a good clean shot - but you know you need the light.....tomorrow perhaps?!

Be in touch when I'm back from Bosque.

Mark

:toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Thanks Mark, Mark, Steve and Andrew :wavey:

Yes, I know about the light. Well...there wasn't any. Weather is really bad the last weeks and not any different tomorow. But I'm trying anyway.

Thanks for the tip Steve. I will certainly give it a try.

Have a great trip Mark, wish I could come :wavey:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 5, 2009 at 4:18 AM
It's times like this when you need to do a "Rousy" and whip a 600 out of your Viper :biggrin:

They are a bit on the big side ain't they Ed..

Nice image under the circumstances - shame about the heavy crop; hope you get some better light next time :wavey:
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 5, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Bad light or not - it is still a beautiful shot, I like it very much - there's something atmospheric about it. :biggrin: