Eurasian Curlew-Numenius arquata

Hi Guys,

Here's another one from my recent trip down to the south-west part of The Netherlands. Shot this Curlew wich was in a small stream by leaning against the very steep walls of the stream. Had some lovely late afternoon light.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -2/3
Flash:No
Flash exposure compensation:
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 500
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
AF mode: Auto Focus
Handheld
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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Good one . Love the drop of mud coming off the beak too !
Nice light and all.
JohnR

Same for me, great shot

Hi Jeroen

a beautiful shot with lovely light and to top it all a drop off the beak

Great shot Jeroen. Love the angle and the light.

Shows what they do really well. Lovely light. I'm looking forward to these returning here in the spring

Lovely warm colours Jeroen!
Regards,
Paul.

I can only echo everyone else's comments.

Lovely image, thats is some great light you have captured and the eye contact is brilliant.


liam.

Very nice! Perfect light, detail and all! And the droplet of mud adds to it nicely.

Fran

Hello Jeroen.

Super enviroment picture and the light is stunning.

Lovely light really makes the image and that glossy black mud looks really great.

A really nice shot Jeroen, I really like the light and the low POV. You must have been very wet after taking this!

Matt

Stunning light and composition,love the pose captured Jeroen,love the black water droplet falling from the beak,lets you know he's just been feeding

Thanks Guys!
To Matt: I was wet and cold as it was freezing that day!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Lovely light and colours. Great capture and composition.

Ian