Hi Barry, I have dropped you a line. As it's not a crit, more observations and the direction you need to look at, or go, I thought it would be more appropriate.
Thats some kit you've got. Glad to see your making the most of it. Very attractive shot. Looks like that place (as i type name escapes me) is a great destination..... one day maybe
No this hide is totally different its a concrete construction (a bunker) built seventy percent underground. It has two aspects, east and west one way glass of about thirty feet width two feet high either side. The glass is just a few inches above the water level providing an ideal position for the photographer. A black curtain separates the two sides with three swivel seats its comfort to such an extent that four or five hours passes as pleasure enhanced by the bird activity, a scenario previously unknown to me at such a level. With cool air and a 1.5 ltr bottle of water the outside temp was 95 by 10:00hrs. The other thirteen hides are a different story. This hide has an underground passage way that leads two a ground level area with two sleeping areas with four bunks. I'd estimate the whole construction cost €80,000.00 EU funded.
I'll post more images from this set up if I may, just didn't want to monopolize the posting.
Sorry Barry
Don't get upset but it just does not look "right" to me somehow. I understand the set ups etc but its just not that, Can't put my finger on it so can't give you any advice. plenty of others have done anyway.
Cheers
JR
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10 repliesCanon 1DX Canon 800mm ISO 400 800mm f/5.6 1/2000 sec
Critique,Comments, Advice whatever, thanks for looking.
Only two minor nits, the image needs about 0.7 degrees CW rotation, and if it were my image I would remove the mayfly below the toe.
cheers
Steve
Now I'm pleased you like the "bokeh" adds another dimension. I tried it with flight shots too as shown in my web site.
The head feathers I found made me smile in this image.
Nick.
No this hide is totally different its a concrete construction (a bunker) built seventy percent underground. It has two aspects, east and west one way glass of about thirty feet width two feet high either side. The glass is just a few inches above the water level providing an ideal position for the photographer. A black curtain separates the two sides with three swivel seats its comfort to such an extent that four or five hours passes as pleasure enhanced by the bird activity, a scenario previously unknown to me at such a level. With cool air and a 1.5 ltr bottle of water the outside temp was 95 by 10:00hrs. The other thirteen hides are a different story. This hide has an underground passage way that leads two a ground level area with two sleeping areas with four bunks. I'd estimate the whole construction cost €80,000.00 EU funded.
I'll post more images from this set up if I may, just didn't want to monopolize the posting.
I'm still trying to pronounce the name too, the GPS pronunciation is a hoot in its self.
Big glass was surplus to requirements most days.
Keith.
Don't get upset but it just does not look "right" to me somehow. I understand the set ups etc but its just not that, Can't put my finger on it so can't give you any advice. plenty of others have done anyway.
Cheers
JR