Shot on one of the wettest days this year for me, zero light and questioning was it worth it and flash was no option either? A small flock had congregated around some little rocks, some doing their 'fish passing' courtship, others just standing in the pouring rain. This took about 20 minutes to get close enough, occasionally stopping to let them settle again and crawling through fresh sheep dropping in the process, it was everywhere and so were the sheep!
MKIII 500f/4 1/320sec f/9 (Almost FF, Pod & Wimberley head)
Steve, I think the poor lighting has worked in your favour. I find the slightest bit of light with terns and exposure becomes a real problem. Here you have detail throughout the range, and even a highlight in the eye. My only slight issue with this is the way the bird is so large within the frame. Perhaps you should have crawled through a little less sheep s**t
Re tight, yes a fraction tight, but would rather get the shot and being out, not in a garden they tend to be less forgiving at times. Eye is fine and at A3 is spot on. In those condition Julian, oops 'Jules' you wouldn't get catchlight unless you used a flash and shortening everything due to the wet conditions as I said, was not an option.
Sue, guess that's why they delayed the flight!!!
Hi Simon, I just felt he/she was basically pivoting on the rock, finely balanced, hence the central POV.
I like this the way it's presented. I don't always follow the large in frame clan its a matter of taste and what you are aiming for with the photo or perhaps I'm getting it wrong?
Love the red in what is almost a monotone image , not that is problem it adds to the feel of the image . Comp is fine for me , bit of a shitty rock though .
Fantastic detail.Love the grey tones and the red. Drop dead gorgeous!
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 8, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Well I like it Judith
I like the palette and the look of the eye, and the PoV is perfect. You know I'm not usually a fan of frame fillers - but this works for me, though God knows why
As I said recently Shetland and good weather are pretty much strangers. You either get out and enjoy it or go to the pub . The image works fine for me and I have no trouble seeing the eye detail. I do see three dust bunnies though so time for a senor clean
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Re tight, yes a fraction tight, but would rather get the shot and being out, not in a garden they tend to be less forgiving at times. Eye is fine and at A3 is spot on. In those condition Julian, oops 'Jules' you wouldn't get catchlight unless you used a flash and shortening everything due to the wet conditions as I said, was not an option.
Sue, guess that's why they delayed the flight!!!
Hi Simon, I just felt he/she was basically pivoting on the rock, finely balanced, hence the central POV.
I like this the way it's presented. I don't always follow the large in frame clan its a matter of taste and what you are aiming for with the photo or perhaps I'm getting it wrong?
I like the palette and the look of the eye, and the PoV is perfect. You know I'm not usually a fan of frame fillers - but this works for me, though God knows why
Great shot in the conditions too mate
Calum