Posted by Ian Mason on January 29, 2012 at 11:39 AM
1D Mk iv, 600mm f4, 1/100s, f5, iso 400
I had to relocate my woodland setup after it was destroyed completely in the storm earlier in the month. I'm always amazed how quickly the birds find the perch (food!) - 15 minutes after setup!
Posted by Phil Ellard on January 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM
well thats all looking rather nice, glad your new set up is working so quickly
Posted by Tom Smit on January 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Nice shot of the beautyfull bird.
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Sharp and great BG. I would have the perch less bright but thats just me
Bob
Posted by David Sewell on January 30, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Glorious light makes this shot for me.
David
Posted by Neil Burton on January 30, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Agree with Bob on the perch.. but that is more personal, nice pose with great detail held throughout, in fact I wonder if you could beef up the blacks a tiny bit?
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Classic woodipecker shot Ian. I agree with comments re the background, that 600 really does smooth things out. I don't know if it is my monitor but it does seem a little bit on the bright side.
Posted by Matt Cole on January 30, 2012 at 2:46 PM
lovely soft lighting and great details Ian. Very nice indeed.
Matt
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 31, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Cracking image Ian. Lots of colour and detail in the bird and the perch. Looks like a nice set-up there!
Nick.
Posted by John Robinson on January 31, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Nice one Ian. The stump tends tp drag my eye a bit- maybe cos its unusual or the colour.
Maybe the whole pic a bit perhaps ?
JR.
Discussion
11 repliesI had to relocate my woodland setup after it was destroyed completely in the storm earlier in the month. I'm always amazed how quickly the birds find the perch (food!) - 15 minutes after setup!
Bob
David
Got to love that BG
Well done
Matt
Nick.
Maybe the whole pic a bit perhaps ?
JR.