common loon head throw
Oct 3, 2023 00:37:57 #
Just a fun shot. Not the greatest quality, but an example what shows up at fast shutter speeds. Captured in the midst of a head throw, hence the water trail.
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Oct 3, 2023 06:53:07 #
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Oct 3, 2023 10:44:29 #
I don't see a problem with the quality of this shot! Download looks great!
In the water with the Loon? How does that work in Alaska!??
In the water with the Loon? How does that work in Alaska!??
Oct 3, 2023 12:29:06 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I don't see a problem with the quality of this shot! Download looks great!
In the water with the Loon? How does that work in Alaska!??
In the water with the Loon? How does that work in Alaska!??
Waders, dress warmly. Just seems a bit soft but my old eyes could be the culprit. Thanks for the look.
Oct 3, 2023 13:07:50 #
Actually it's a breeding plumage Pacific Loon, but who cares. That is one beautiful shot. If it were mine I would find a place on my wall for it.
Oct 3, 2023 13:56:25 #
Nalu wrote:
Just a fun shot. Not the greatest quality, but an example what shows up at fast shutter speeds. Captured in the midst of a head throw, hence the water trail.
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Oct 3, 2023 13:58:00 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Actually it's a breeding plumage Pacific Loon, but who cares. That is one beautiful shot. If it were mine I would find a place on my wall for it.
Thanks for the correction. I'm not much of a birder and don't know my species very well. A loon, is a loon, is a loon. But if I can get a decent photo of it, I'm happy, whoever it is. And appreciate your comment on the photo. I have been looking at it over and over again, and finally decided to give it a try. I think it's a bit unique with the evidence of the bird throwing its head. Have a good one!
Oct 3, 2023 15:24:06 #
Nalu wrote:
Just a fun shot. Not the greatest quality, but an example what shows up at fast shutter speeds. Captured in the midst of a head throw, hence the water trail.
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Superb shot 🖤🩶🤍🩶🖤
Oct 3, 2023 17:16:56 #
Nalu wrote:
Just a fun shot. Not the greatest quality, but an example what shows up at fast shutter speeds. Captured in the midst of a head throw, hence the water trail.
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Superb, Nalu! The best I’ve ever seen!
Oct 4, 2023 07:29:40 #
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Oct 4, 2023 12:14:00 #
Nalu wrote:
Just a fun shot. Not the greatest quality, but an example what shows up at fast shutter speeds. Captured in the midst of a head throw, hence the water trail.
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Sony A1, 600mm f/4 + 1.4x (840MM), 1/4000, F5.6(wide open), ISO 800. I was in the water with the bird, camera on a tripod with gimbal head, perhaps 6" off the water level, using the back screen on the camera to frame the bird. Getting low has its advantages. Taken in Barrow Alaska this past summer.
Hope you enjoy!
Great shot!
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