Black Guillemot ?

Posted by Robert Ludwick on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:51 pm

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Photographing birds in flight with my D60 has been an exercise in frustration. If only I had waited a few months and got a 10D. Oh well, the 1Dx will be worth the wait.

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by AlexC on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:58 pm

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Whatever it is, It's on a hurry to get going!!!
A slight horizontal tilt is present but easily fixed, nice action and good exposure to boot!!, Congrats!!

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by Richard Ditch on Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:22 pm

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Your ID is correct. The image is good - these small active birds don't often tolerate close approach.

When and where was this taken? Were you in a boat, or is this from land somehow?

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by Alan Murphy on Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:25 pm

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Nice shot Robert.

A little fill on this black bird would have helped with the detail. Also, a little cropped off the bottom make a stronger image.

great action. Alan

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by matt kuchta on Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:28 pm

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My nits are already addressed. I really like the sequence of splashes that lead you to the bird.
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by Robert Ludwick on Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:30 pm

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Richard Ditch wrote:Your ID is correct. The image is good - these small active birds don't often tolerate close approach.

When and where was this taken? Were you in a boat, or is this from land somehow?

Richard,

Thanks for the ID confirmation. Yes it was taken from a boat near Eastern Egg Island, off the coast of Maine, middle of July.

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by LHays on Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:50 pm

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Robert
Nice action shot....these guys are difficult to do in any position. I think you may have made a wise choice in waiting for the next 1D version. I don't think that the 10D is that much better than the D60.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:53 pm

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Very cool shot - I can just see those little feet motoring to get going. In a perfect worls the bird would not be turned away but I still like it.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Sun Aug 24, 2003 4:01 pm

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Good action on this one, Bob. He's really hopping.

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by Juli Wilcox on Sun Aug 24, 2003 5:41 pm

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Yes, I like the action, too. Would be clueless about offering any suggestions for improvements as I would be thrilled to get this.

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by Paula G on Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:14 pm

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I love the hops, Bob. Good action shot.
I know how you feel about the D60 and flight....I am in excactly the same boat as you!! And hope that the 1Dx actually materialises and gets good reviews.

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