The nearest I could get to an avian macro...
A portrait shot of an Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), also apparently known as a ‘cobbler’s awl’ due to the shape of its beak, which resembles a shoemaker’s tool - or so says the RSPB website.
"Look at that superb flock of Cobblers Awl's" - I don't think so!
A nice composition showing the beak to great effect. It looks a bit noisy, maybe this is a cropped image which would explain it. Good control of the whites as well, always tricky with black and white plummage birds.
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6 repliesA portrait shot of an Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), also apparently known as a ‘cobbler’s awl’ due to the shape of its beak, which resembles a shoemaker’s tool - or so says the RSPB website.
"Look at that superb flock of Cobblers Awl's" - I don't think so!
D200 200-400VR 1.4xTC f7.1 1/640 ISO 320 Monopod
I like this portrait.
Looks like it could do with some work on the highlights and some extra sharpening - in my opinion.
Regards
A nice composition showing the beak to great effect. It looks a bit noisy, maybe this is a cropped image which would explain it. Good control of the whites as well, always tricky with black and white plummage birds.
cheers
Sean
Noise aside, I like the crop here, just that bit different.
Best wishes
Phil
Nice shot of a beautiful bird would like to see a repost after you have used some noise reduction.
Danny