We are lucky enough to have a confiding flock of black-tailed godwits (blackwits to many local birders) summering on the Kent coast. Needless to say, the individuals with the best summer plumage tend to stick to the centre of the flock, and try as I might I cannot isolate one of these well-marked individuals.
The shot I am posting is my favourite so far. In order to isolate it I have had to cut off part of the reflection (but nothing really recognisable), and had to leave in parts of one of the birds within the frame. Simple question, does it work or are those bits of other bird too distracting?
Thanks for looking.
David
Nikon D200, 600mm Nikkor tripod mounted. 200iso, 1/160th @f5.6. Approx 65% of original frame
Nice one David. The bird top right doesn't bother me that much,
Blasted reflections !
You know my views on them . I have had so many pics ruined this year with reflections haveing to be cut off. You have to leave 'em in or chop. I wish Nikon would bring out a no reflection camera !
Cheers
JohnR
Great looking bird.... I think I would like to see all of the OOF bird in the bg... sometimes you don't have to totally isolate the bird....I often like to see the context that the bird is in.
Phil, here is an earlier version, only slightly edited to remove a bit of bird on the extreme left. As you can see, it is not just the bird behind, it is also the bird behind the bird behind. I still favour my first posting, but other views are very welcome.
Both very nice images David, with some very nice detail in both, but I prefer the second one with the inclusion of the oof b/g birds which balance the image nicely.
Second one works for me. The upper reflection in the first just distracts to much and leaves you wondering whats up there. agree with Ian about a little more on top.
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9 repliesThe shot I am posting is my favourite so far. In order to isolate it I have had to cut off part of the reflection (but nothing really recognisable), and had to leave in parts of one of the birds within the frame. Simple question, does it work or are those bits of other bird too distracting?
Thanks for looking.
David
Nikon D200, 600mm Nikkor tripod mounted. 200iso, 1/160th @f5.6. Approx 65% of original frame
Blasted reflections !
You know my views on them . I have had so many pics ruined this year with reflections haveing to be cut off. You have to leave 'em in or chop. I wish Nikon would bring out a no reflection camera !
Cheers
JohnR
All the best
Phil
Phil, here is an earlier version, only slightly edited to remove a bit of bird on the extreme left. As you can see, it is not just the bird behind, it is also the bird behind the bird behind. I still favour my first posting, but other views are very welcome.
David
Fran
Cheers,
Chris
Stunnig bird !
Second one for me, it gives the image more context. I agree a little more on top would benefit the picture.
Shaun