I was surprised as to how close I was able to get to this Whimbrel. Canon G3 at 4x optical with attached 1.85 teleconverter and post processing in PS Elements 3
ReighHiggins Goldmember 3,036 posts Likes: 12 Joined Jan 2005 Location: Nova Scotia , Canada More info | Sep 13, 2006 16:41 | #1 I was surprised as to how close I was able to get to this Whimbrel. Canon G3 at 4x optical with attached 1.85 teleconverter and post processing in PS Elements 3 " This world is a canvas to our imagination."
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WayneWood Goldmember More info | Sep 13, 2006 16:43 | #2 that's one really sweet shot Reigh ,,, wish it were mine Canon EOS 50D; Canon EOS 20D
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AnthonyJHowe Cream of the Crop 6,935 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Rhos-on-sea UK More info | Sep 13, 2006 16:49 | #3 This is indeed an excellent shot Reigh, love the pose on this whimbrel. Good long bill is one of it's outstanding features, though not as long as the Curlew. Canon 5D + Canon 20D + Canon EOS 300
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GaryFairhead Cream of the Crop More info | Sep 13, 2006 17:04 | #4 Wonderful photograph with great composition, colors, light, foreground stones and great DOF and then to top it off a great looking bird. Very nice! Gary Fairhead C/C welcome .....
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ReighHiggins THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,036 posts Likes: 12 Joined Jan 2005 Location: Nova Scotia , Canada More info | Sep 14, 2006 08:42 | #5 Thanks for the comments Wayne,Tony and Gary. Much appreciated. Regards Reigh " This world is a canvas to our imagination."
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cfcRebel Cream of the Crop 10,252 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX More info | Sep 14, 2006 10:28 | #6 This photo is FANTABULOUS Reigh! The composition is PERFECT! A sharp image of beautiful subject in a wonderful environment (rocks, lake, blue sky....). Fee
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IvyMike Hatchling 9 posts Joined Sep 2003 Location: Nova Scotia More info | Sep 14, 2006 12:54 | #7 Is that at Hartlen Point? I've been meaning to go out there... Mike
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ReighHiggins THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,036 posts Likes: 12 Joined Jan 2005 Location: Nova Scotia , Canada More info | IvyMike wrote: Is that at Hartlen Point? I've been meaning to go out there... It was taken at Pinkney's Point in Yarmouth County. " This world is a canvas to our imagination."
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tomcio Senior Member 601 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Mississauga (GTA) More info | Sep 14, 2006 16:43 | #9 Postcard perfect. Thank you for sharing. Canon
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SindriSkulason Cream of the Crop 10,403 posts Likes: 13 Joined May 2005 Location: Iceland More info | Sep 14, 2006 16:57 | #10 Excellent shot. Well done. Best regards
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IvyMike Hatchling 9 posts Joined Sep 2003 Location: Nova Scotia More info | Reigh Higgins wrote: It was taken at Pinkney's Point in Yarmouth County. A little further south... I hear there are whimbrels at Hartlen Point as well if anyone is from the Halifax area. Mike
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ngannet Goldmember 3,164 posts Joined May 2005 Location: NJ More info | Sep 14, 2006 22:01 | #12 Wow, that is one excellent shot. Like everything about it. The pose and background. The Whimbrel looks like a King! RESPECTING NATURE while photographing it...
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T.D. Moderator More info | Sep 14, 2006 22:45 | #13 Very nice shot! Crystal clear.
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steven_00 Member 56 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Singapore More info | Sep 15, 2006 09:27 | #15 Lovely image, Reigh.
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