Willet at sun down

Gallery: AvianPosted June 11, 201556 views4 comments

This photo was taken from the same park road at Hammonasset Beach State Park,CT. The late day-light was working for me. The shot is hand held with 15% cropping and light adjusting in Lightroom.

Camera Model Canon EOS 7D, Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE

Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250, Av(Aperture Value) 8.0

Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average Metering

ISO Speed 400, Lens TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Focal Length 500.0mm, White Balance Mode Auto

AF Mode AI Focus AF, AF area select mode AF Point expansion

Peter

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4 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 12, 2015 at 8:39 AM

Excellent detail really shows up in the large image! Good low angle. The BG isnt much, but it was where the bird was. I think with a little work on the eye, you could bring out a little more of the swmall catchlight that is there. cool

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on June 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM

Like Phil said, really nice detail in the Willet. Comp looks good with great pose. Well done Peter!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 13, 2015 at 12:06 AM

Nice detail and composition, Peter. Nice job hand holding for this.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 15, 2015 at 9:53 PM

Nice clean image of this Willett Peter. I like the low angle.

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