Posted by Nick Mckeown on December 13, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Nikon D7000 300mm f4 + TC 1.4 1/2000 at f6.3 ISO 640 handheld crop to pano and several small twigs cloned out to left hand side
Managed to get three shots of the grouse as it flew between trees, this was the best. Not very experienced at BIF's. Not sure about the dark shadow areas. Strong sunlight on the day. All C+C warmly welcomed.
Nick
Posted by John Robinson on December 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Looks ok to me.
You could lift the blacks if you need to but no big deal. It would possibly have to be selective on the underparts. Maybe I would drop the bird a tad but ohers will feel differently.
- personal choice really.
JohnR
Looks spot on to me Nick. There is terrific detail where you need it so I wouldn't worry about the shadows on the underside. Great catchlight in the eye, nice wing position and to my eye, well composed. Like it a lot.
Posted by Bob Johnson on December 14, 2011 at 3:36 AM
Cracking flight shot. Nice detail and sharpness around the head. Shadow is fine with me but I would also bring the bird down slightly
Bob
Posted by David Sewell on December 14, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Works nicely as far as I am concerned. I agree about bringing the bird down slightly, but it is a minor nit.
David
Posted by Phil Ellard on December 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM
good effort, i like it, blacks look good and the shadow is not a worry to me ...
Posted by Matt Cole on December 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM
nice and sharp Nick, looks good to me.
Matt
Posted by Mike Smith on December 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Considering how rare the black grouse are in the UK this is a terrific shot. Finding one is hard enough and then nailing one in flight takes it to another level for me.
Posted by keith mitchell on December 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Hey Nick looks like a cracker of a shot to me ,like it just as it is.
Keith.
Posted by John Robinson on December 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Like I said Nick- others will feel differently
JohnR
Posted by Nick Mckeown on December 17, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Thank you all for your comments they are much appreciated. I am fortunate to live in an area where these beautiful birds are still plentiful.
Discussion
10 repliesManaged to get three shots of the grouse as it flew between trees, this was the best. Not very experienced at BIF's. Not sure about the dark shadow areas. Strong sunlight on the day. All C+C warmly welcomed.
Nick
You could lift the blacks if you need to but no big deal. It would possibly have to be selective on the underparts. Maybe I would drop the bird a tad but ohers will feel differently.
- personal choice really.
JohnR
Bob
David
Matt
Keith.
JohnR
Nick.