Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Doug, wow that is really striking plumage. Certainly deserves its name. These two shots are immaculately exposed. I don't see how you could do anything better technically there. The second shot is my favourite with a little more 'pop' from the brighter light. Also the bird is in a little more dynamic pose, being not perfectly in profile. What makes it for me though is that characteristic sky reflection in the wake. I've noted that effect in your shots before. Fabulous work from you, each one a treasure. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ Pick up your camera and make the best photo you can. -----Original Message----- Subject: [Leica] IMG: Cinnamon Teal I visited the American River fish hatchery today where a male Cinnamon Teal seems to have settled for the winter on one of the hatchery's settling ponds. I sat quietly for a few hours to let him get comfortable with me at close range: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/anatidae/cite00.html http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/anatidae/cite01.html Technical stuff: Camera: Leica R8 with DMR digital back Lens: Leitz (Leica) 560mm f/6.8 Telyt-R Support: Shoulder stock & monopod All comments welcome. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information