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Ruffled Killdeer
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Ruffled Killdeer

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted December 30, 2010103 views9 comments
Sugar Land TX July 2010

D3 ISO 800. 800/2.8 with 1.7tc f6.3 1/2000s -0.3ev From car window. About 70% FF

Usually I just get a picture of these guys running away.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 30, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Angela, beautiful, beautiful detail, and I love the colors of the reflections in the water.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Randy Bacon on December 30, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Nice capture Angela, the detail is incredible. Ideally, I would like a little more room on top, but the wonderful ruffled look and that killer eye make this image.
Registered on November 24, 2008, 56 Posts, 492 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on December 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Great color and detail, Angela. The bird stands out very well from the background and you managed to include the whole reflection too. I agree with Randy that a little more room on top would be nice....but not a necessity! :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Dottie Short on December 30, 2010 at 11:27 PM
You sure can find those birds. I need to shoot in your neighborhood sometime. Really nice reflection, composition, and color.
Registered on April 12, 2010, 61 Posts, 375 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on December 31, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Dottie has pointed out to me that my lens is a 300/2.8, not an 800/2.8--but a girl can dream.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 31, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Angela,
I really like this as posted. Very nice image.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on December 31, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Really like this one, detail is great. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Angela-really nice image- the reflection really makes this shot for me. :toast:
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 1, 2011 at 7:03 PM
nice, Angela. I like the ruffled pose and reflection. good luck with that 800/2.8--I guess that would be HUGE! :smile:
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments