Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 10, 2010 at 5:51 AM
The saga continues... .Here's one i liked because of the looking back pose. It is so hard to get these Bitterns out in the open so glad i got some more shots..
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: F 7,1
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation:0
Flash:yes with better beamer
Flash exposure compensation:-1 2/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 400
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
On Gitzo 5541LS Tripod and Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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Posted by Mike Acreman on February 10, 2010 at 6:23 AM
like the pose and eye contact,well done
Posted by Ian Butler on February 10, 2010 at 6:29 AM
Another great shot Jeroen. I'm really enjoying this bittern portfolio of yours. I just hope they are finding enough food.
Posted by David Sewell on February 10, 2010 at 7:08 AM
You now have a fine portfolio of this species, Jeroen. another great shot.
David
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Hi guys,
Thanks for your comments. I will be working on the Bitterns some more in days to come as i find them very interesting. They do seem to find food despite the harsh conditions. I have seen them catching Frogs, Crayfish and Fish but as the winter conditions are not over yet i do feel for them and all the other birds.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Philip Newman on February 10, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Tremendous series Jeroen and this one is also my favourite.
Posted by Graham Goddard on February 10, 2010 at 7:47 AM
The best of the series Jeroen
Posted by John Robinson on February 10, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Nice one !
Tiny bit bright on my gear, but no big deal
Cheers
JR
Posted by Tom Smit on February 10, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Great series of the Bittern. I've been out today but did not spot any bird. It was so quit in the pied bog area I did visit that it almost seems unnatural. There were not even tracks of s in the snow on the lakes. I felt lost in some way.
Posted by Mark Davies on February 10, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Best of the bunch so far
Posted by Paul Rosser on February 10, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Very nice image!
Paul.
Posted by John Chapman on February 10, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Discussion
15 repliesgreetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: F 7,1
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation:0
Flash:yes with better beamer
Flash exposure compensation:-1 2/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 400
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
On Gitzo 5541LS Tripod and Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
_________________
Good things come to those who wait...
Golden rule in Nature & Wildlife Photography
www.jeroenstel.com
http://jeroenstel.blogspot.com/
Great control of exposure!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
David
Thanks for your comments. I will be working on the Bitterns some more in days to come as i find them very interesting. They do seem to find food despite the harsh conditions. I have seen them catching Frogs, Crayfish and Fish but as the winter conditions are not over yet i do feel for them and all the other birds.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Tiny bit bright on my gear, but no big deal
Cheers
JR
Paul.