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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 27, 2008 5:55:12 GMT
KilldeerCharadrius VociferusSacramento, CA (American River) Killdeer wading at the river bank. Nikon D300, AFS 300 f/4D + 1.7x TC, 500mm, 1/640s, f/9, ISO 250, tripod support with gimbal head 
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Oct 27, 2008 8:13:24 GMT
Lovely composition Ted! Superb shot! This bird kinda reminds me of a Little-Ringed Plover!
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Post by jonathandael on Oct 27, 2008 9:12:01 GMT
ditto! i also dig the reflection.. ;D
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Post by April Son on Oct 27, 2008 22:45:31 GMT
nice shot!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 28, 2008 2:59:24 GMT
Excellent capture, Ted! Nice colors and the reflection is a plus.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 28, 2008 21:55:47 GMT
Thanks guys.
Re: the bird's reflection:
I only realized this when I started processing and cropping the image. The bird is small (about 9 or 10 in, small for my 300mm, hehehe), and too far. I tried to get closer, but they (there's a pair) moved immediately.
If only I paid more attention, I could have gotten a better reflection and BG. Also, I could have lowered my position, but that's the best view I had, as there's weeds in the foreground I used as a semi-hide.
Re: colors of the water
Again, I never paid attention to this when I captured the image.
When reviewing the thumbnails, I thought there's something wrong with the image. I remembered then that it's the reflection of the trees and of the sky.
Well, still learning. And the way to do that is to go out and practice! (and hope for some keepers)
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Post by tina mallari on Oct 29, 2008 1:45:21 GMT
Excellent capture if you ask me  Beautiful colors and composition |
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Post by allylaurente on Oct 29, 2008 2:56:36 GMT
Great shot. Looks like it noticed you.  |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 29, 2008 3:07:35 GMT
Thanks Tins and Ally. Great shot. Looks like it noticed you. It did. Actually they're aware of my presence and keeping their distance whenever I move. Got to learn some stalking skills too. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 29, 2008 9:02:26 GMT
Lovely shot, Ted. Just curious on the bird's name.... why not killmoose, killbuffalo or even better lovedeer? |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 29, 2008 17:50:05 GMT
Lovely shot, Ted. Just curious on the bird's name.... why not killmoose, killbuffalo or even better lovedeer? Yeah Sir Romy, why not Kill Bill, kill fish (it's a plover), etc.  From what I read, it's named for the sound of it's call "kill-deer": www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/audio/Killdeer1.htmlDon't ask me, but that's how they hear it. It's funny how people who discovered them name the birds. Some makes sense, and some are just plain funny and politically correct like blackbirds, bluebird, etc. |
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Post by JP Cariño on Oct 30, 2008 2:35:48 GMT
wow ted! love the reflection
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Post by Mark Itol on Oct 30, 2008 3:09:42 GMT
Lovely shot, Ted.
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, AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G , TC 1.4EII, TC 1.7EII, SB-800, Manfrotto 190CXPro3/393(3421), RRS BH-55, Kirk NC300 lens collar
Beautiful colors and composition
