Lapwing

Discussion

10 replies

Posted by Austin Thomas on May 16, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Hi all,

Here is one taken in the fields close to home. The sound that these birds make always fascinates me as to my ears it doesn't sound in any way natural.

I had no luck trying to capture one in flight, so I had to settle for an "in the field" image.

C&C most welcome.
Canon 1DMK4, 500mm. 1.4x. ISO800, 1/1600, f5.6

Cheers

Austin
www.austin-thomas.co.uk

Posted by Craig Jones on May 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM

Beautiful pose captured,love the crest and colour on the bird,composition is spot on also

Posted by John Robinson on May 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM

Hi Austin
Good shot,
Looks very dark on my gear. Little more space bottom would help too I reckon.
Great birds eh ?
Cheers
JohnR

Posted by keith mitchell on May 17, 2010 at 3:05 AM

That bird stands out beautifully,very nice image.

Keith.

Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 17, 2010 at 5:06 AM

Very nicely done Austin, love the crest and the natural setting.

Andy...

Posted by Austin Thomas on May 17, 2010 at 5:40 AM

@ John,

Yes it did look a little dark, so I have lightened it a touch. Thanks for your feedback all.

Cheers

Austin

Posted by Karen Summers on May 17, 2010 at 7:22 AM

lovely image and background

Posted by Dale Sutton on May 17, 2010 at 8:25 AM

Nice clean shot Austin.
What do you think of the new mk4?

Dale

Posted by Lewis Thomson on May 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM

Hi Austin,

Nice shot with a nice comp. I love these, brill aren't they, you're right about the noises they make! I'm guessing you were on flight shot settings at ISO800 with 1/1600.

Cheers,

Lewis.

Posted by Guy Rogers on May 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM

Hello Austin.

I'd be happy with a ground shot as I still have'nt got one of these.

Nice light and colours and love the crest.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM

Hi Austin

nice detailed shot sharp and a good catch light

A touch dark as mentioned.