Posted by Peter Cairns on December 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Significant because it was taken at a man-made pond in the middle of a housing estate. Significant because in one day spent there with Ian Mason (thanks Ian), I got more usable shots than I could get in a month in the Highlands. Significant because it underlines the much-contravened rule of work locally - or nearly locally in this case.
A subject used to people, a well thought out site (Ian again) and beautiful lighting - a simple but effective cocktail.
Canon 5dII, 500mm, ISO200.
Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com
Posted by Liam Pauling on December 6, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Great image Peter, I like the lighting and reflection but what is in the background?
After watching the latest Natural World I would love to live in the highlands so if you want to swap...
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 6, 2009 at 1:25 PM
A beautiful composition with lovely lighting and reflection.
Posted by Ian Mason on December 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Yes, it was a day I will remember! I reckon you have a few hundred more crackers too. Folks, I learned a lot from Pete that day - how I had been missing shots for months that I just hadn't "seen" behind me. Just shows it's good to meet up and share ideas - many thanks again!
Now, I wonder if that Slavonian Grebe has appeared yet.....
Posted by Edwin kats on December 6, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Beautiful!!!! Well done Ian and well done Peter. Indeed a very interesting cocktail.
Edwin Kats
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Its a bit like music the amount of scope for something different is endless even on something as a Mute Swan.
Well spotted.
NIcely done Pete, I have looked at Ians images from this pond with envy on many an occasion, guess I am going to have to look at yours the same now, its difficult to call but I feel it may need a touch of CW rotation...
Good solid stuff Pete
I always like situations like this where you can expose for the highlights and then get a pleasant surprise when everything else falls to black, very striking
Cheers
Andy
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9 repliesA subject used to people, a well thought out site (Ian again) and beautiful lighting - a simple but effective cocktail.
Canon 5dII, 500mm, ISO200.
Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com
After watching the latest Natural World I would love to live in the highlands so if you want to swap...
Now, I wonder if that Slavonian Grebe has appeared yet.....
Edwin Kats
Well spotted.
Major.
All the best
Well taken Peter
I always like situations like this where you can expose for the highlights and then get a pleasant surprise when everything else falls to black, very striking
Cheers
Andy