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I thought I'd post another wagtail image, this time its front lit and hopefully it presents another variation on the traditional wagtail image. All C&C's welcome as always
Nikon D300 with a 200-400mm lens, ISO 200, 1/1250th at F4
Posted by Mark Davies on January 13, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Bloody show off . The reflected light is just perfect .Comp works and the processing is smack on for me.Git ,,,,,I hate you
Posted by David Sewell on January 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Bearing in mind that although this species is common, and often confiding, it is also often hard to get a decent shot of. A flight shot of this quality? That just amazes me.
This is almost theatrically lit - and all the more lovely for it! Excellent.
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 13, 2010 at 9:36 AM
How the hell have you managed that Andy
I thought Mr. Davies was doing well with his with his Tit BiFs, but these bounce around like electrons so to get this is just awesome - my reactions are way too slow for this so I'm in deep shock mate
This is a different (and effective) take on this speices which works really well. The only slight improvement might be if the bird was a touch higher in the frame. Either way it is a great looking image.
Hi and thanks all to those who have given feedback, it is greatly appreciated
Craig, Chris and Robert, I agree about the comp but recently, where I have had even the smallest doubt about a crop I tend to not bother so that the image has a potentially more flexible end use. As I said however, I do agree so many thanks
Andy
Posted by Philip Newman on January 14, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Very different and very successful Andy.
Posted by Ian Mason on January 14, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Yes, I echo all the superlatives on this one!
Posted by Paul Hobson on January 14, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Hi Andy
lovely image, different and very successful, like it a lot
Paul Hobson
www.paulhobson.co.uk
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 15, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Spot on mate - worth sitting in the snow for for sure!!
Discussion
21 repliesI thought I'd post another wagtail image, this time its front lit and hopefully it presents another variation on the traditional wagtail image. All C&C's welcome as always
Nikon D300 with a 200-400mm lens, ISO 200, 1/1250th at F4
David
Well caught!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
JohnR
I thought Mr. Davies was doing well with his with his Tit BiFs, but these bounce around like electrons so to get this is just awesome - my reactions are way too slow for this so I'm in deep shock mate
A stunning little capture Andy - much respect...
Steve
liam.
Beautiful work chief. Love it.
Edwin Kats
Regards,
Paul.
This is a different (and effective) take on this speices which works really well. The only slight improvement might be if the bird was a touch higher in the frame. Either way it is a great looking image.
Cheers,
Chris
Robert
Craig, Chris and Robert, I agree about the comp but recently, where I have had even the smallest doubt about a crop I tend to not bother so that the image has a potentially more flexible end use. As I said however, I do agree so many thanks
Andy
lovely image, different and very successful, like it a lot
Paul Hobson
www.paulhobson.co.uk
Mark