Canon 20D, Canon 100-400mm L I.S. @ 400mm, 1/800 sec.@ f8, Av mode,
+ 1/3 exposure compensation, Gitzo 1548/B1.
Raw, iso 400, Neatimage,Small crop all round for web presentation.
Hi,
I was out and about at the crack of dawn a couple of days ago and was pleased to come across a family of Dartford Warblers consisting of three juvenile birds and the parent bird/birds.
The youngsters were forraging in a couple of different gorse bushes and I was able to stand quietly watching and photographing them from little more than 10 feet away.
I decided to explore further down the lane and spotted this adult bird alternatly singing and feeding in the top of this gorse bush.
I managed to walk quietly forward a couple of feet at a time untill I was close enough for some shots.
It's a shame the gorse wasn't at it's best,but nevertheless I was pleased to get my first Dartford Warbler shots
All comments always welcome and appreciated.
PS The birds had obviously fledged the nest site so a Schedule One license wasn't required.
Hi Justin
A bird i have always wanted to see and photograph,and even though i lived in a area where there were plenty of sightings it never happened for me so very jealous agree with your comments re the gorse but a minor nit and a nice image to have
Very nice Justin. Very jealous as I have yet to even see one!! The lighting is superb. Makes getting up early worth every bit for a shot like this. Comp and BG are great too.
Superb shot of the Dartford Warbler, well worth the early morning start. Great light and excellent pose. On nit is as you have observed, the gorse is a bit below par but that doesn't detract from the image. Great stuff.
Discussion
13 replies+ 1/3 exposure compensation, Gitzo 1548/B1.
Raw, iso 400, Neatimage,Small crop all round for web presentation.
Hi,
I was out and about at the crack of dawn a couple of days ago and was pleased to come across a family of Dartford Warblers consisting of three juvenile birds and the parent bird/birds.
The youngsters were forraging in a couple of different gorse bushes and I was able to stand quietly watching and photographing them from little more than 10 feet away.
I decided to explore further down the lane and spotted this adult bird alternatly singing and feeding in the top of this gorse bush.
I managed to walk quietly forward a couple of feet at a time untill I was close enough for some shots.
It's a shame the gorse wasn't at it's best,but nevertheless I was pleased to get my first Dartford Warbler shots
All comments always welcome and appreciated.
PS The birds had obviously fledged the nest site so a Schedule One license wasn't required.
A bird i have always wanted to see and photograph,and even though i lived in a area where there were plenty of sightings it never happened for me so very jealous agree with your comments re the gorse but a minor nit and a nice image to have
Graeme
Phillip.
John
Dave,
Forest of Dean, UK
Tim
Cracking shot - love the early morning light!
David
Superb shot of the Dartford Warbler, well worth the early morning start. Great light and excellent pose. On nit is as you have observed, the gorse is a bit below par but that doesn't detract from the image. Great stuff.
cheers
Sean
Wonderful shot, no nits I like everything about it excellent work.
Regards