Woodcock profile

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Posted by John MacTavish on December 29, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Same bird as last time, but in profile here.
One of the last shots I took in a series of 350. Could have gotten a lot more if I'd been using the Nikon gear, but as light was getting pretty non existent I decided to call it a day.

1D3
400/2.8 +1.4x
ISO1250
1/80th
f4
Handheld over knees with IS on

Posted by Maggie Campbell on December 29, 2009 at 4:02 PM

Great detail of a lovely bird but I find the twigs under the bird's beak somewhat distracting. Also think a little more room at the bottom might help. Still a shot I would be more than happy to get.

Posted by Nick on December 29, 2009 at 4:24 PM

No problems with the twigs John - I like the hint of the ice in there too. Both things set the scene & the season.

Posted by Barry Southon on December 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM

John

As is a splendid shot.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 29, 2009 at 5:58 PM

Very nice shot of a tricky bird to get

Posted by Craig Jones on December 30, 2009 at 6:17 AM

Love the slight head tilt bringing the eye to life,another beautiful Woodcock shot

Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 30, 2009 at 6:53 AM

Another beauty John, I think I've only ever seen one and that was flying in off the sea at about 60mph so big congrats on these superb captures.

Andy...

Posted by Philip Newman on December 30, 2009 at 7:06 AM

Love the surrounding habitat adds much to this lovely image.

Posted by eric weight on December 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

Any shot of a woodcock is an impressive achievement in my book. These are superb images of one of our most beautiful and enigmatic birds - I take my hat off to you.

Eric

Posted by Paul Hobson on December 30, 2009 at 6:02 PM

cracking image of a very difficult bird, great pose, Love it

Paul