Canon EOS 1D MKII, 600mm f4 non IS lens, 1.4x conv, 840mm, f6.3, 1/800, ISO 320, G1548GT, Wimberley head, RSE, CS2.
Hi All,
I have a Cherry tree next to my garden and yesterday it was full of juvenile and adult Starling's gorging themselves, the local Sparrowhawk took note and duly took one out whilst I was looking out of the window contemplating setting up my camera So when I arrived home today I set up and sat and waited, well you guessed it, no Sparrowhawk But I did manage to get some shots of them having their feast.
I know the composition etc is not great, but to try and get a clean shot through the leaves was harder than I thought!
There are probably things viewers will nit pick about this image, but for me it works. The eye is sharp and it is that and the cherry which grab my attention and I quite like the composition!
It is an eye catching image, maybe not technically spot on but still a strong image. I would prefer a bit more eye contact with the starling for maximum effect, as is the eye is a bit dark and lost.
I have had a SparrowHawk in my garden on two occasions. I did manage a few photo's the first time as it hung around for about 20 minutes, even sitting on the lamp post outside my house for a little while. Not a regular visitor though, which is good news for the blue tits and chaffinchs if not me....
I think the furtive nature of the Starling's look and position in the frame with the large 'prize' makes the picture. I would like to see more eye contact, however it is a very nice image.
It is a very striking image and sharp where it counts. Dead jealous of the sparrowhawk, I saw one sat within two metres of me on the way to work, look there every day but never seen it again birds are very unreliable.
Discussion
7 repliesHi All,
I have a Cherry tree next to my garden and yesterday it was full of juvenile and adult Starling's gorging themselves, the local Sparrowhawk took note and duly took one out whilst I was looking out of the window contemplating setting up my camera
I know the composition etc is not great, but to try and get a clean shot through the leaves was harder than I thought!
Regards
Rob
David
It is an eye catching image, maybe not technically spot on but still a strong image. I would prefer a bit more eye contact with the starling for maximum effect, as is the eye is a bit dark and lost.
I have had a SparrowHawk in my garden on two occasions. I did manage a few photo's the first time as it hung around for about 20 minutes, even sitting on the lamp post outside my house for a little while. Not a regular visitor though, which is good news for the blue tits and chaffinchs if not me....
cheers
Sean
Tim
It is a striking image, I just wondered if it might be a bit stronger with more foliage cropped from RHS?
Best wishes
Phil
Well interesting and quite well composed behavioural shot.