Buffle Head Reflection

Gallery: AvianPosted May 19, 2011204 views12 comments

D300s
600mm + 1.4 tc
F/7.1
SS 1/1600
Exposure Program Manual
Metering Spot
ISO 400
White Balance Cloudy
Distance 55.9 meters
Tripod w/Wimberly
Raw

Shot under cloudy conditions which was great for getting the whites exposed without blowing them. Cropped about 50%. Still trying to get a better shot that's closer with less noise in better conditions. I'll keep trying.
Larger version. Comments always welcome. Thanks!!

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Harry Harris on May 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM

David, Nice to wake up and see one of your images. You panning skills are right on. At this shutter speed to freeze the wings with no blur and this detail is fantastic. No nits from me, as you know I tried to get a shot like this while they were here. I would be happy with this image being on one of my drives. Great as usual. Heading to BC now.

Harry

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 19, 2011 at 7:28 AM

Nice one David - great detail in the larger image and the refelction is wonderful

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on May 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM

Very neat flight shot David. You handled the exposure well and I like the wing position and low flight path over the water.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on May 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Great flight image! The reflection really adds to it.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Nice details, color, and well exposed, that reflection is lovely.
Perfect comp for this, and the waters color compliments.
Well done!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 19, 2011 at 2:29 PM

To me the larger version of this image looks great and very clear.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Really nice David. Great wing position and reflection

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on May 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Wow! Hopefully everyone takes the time to check out the larger version - it's fantastic!

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Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on May 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

Love the composition David. Awesome!

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Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on May 19, 2011 at 11:27 PM

Great flight shot! I love how low he is over the water, and the wavy patterns in the water make a great backdrop. Considering the distance and the crop, this is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 20, 2011 at 7:19 AM

Really like the wing position and reflection David. Agree that those clouds sure helped with the white exposure. I like this water surface as a background for the bird too.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM

Terrific flight shot of a very difficult subject. Exposure looks good to me and the wing position and reflection add a lot.

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