Darting at Dusk

Unlocker
Posted 20/03/2011 - 20:56 Link
Went out with my cousin to try and get the moon rise reflected in the reservoir this evening, to find he hadn't bothered to check that the moon rising time was an hour and a half later than last night!!

Just as I decided to pack up to go home, there were some ducks flying across just above the water, so thought I would try and grab a shot. Knowing it would be technically poor I was just hoping for something 'arty' and this is how it turned out. As it happens I really like this, and as luck would have it no cropping or PP

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katiem111
Posted 20/03/2011 - 22:09 Link
Great shot, how much for the poster?
S**t happens, but usually before I can get my camera out
thoughton
Posted 21/03/2011 - 10:13 Link
It's a great pic Sometimes the best ones are the ones you don't plan for.

Personally I'd try a square crop with the ducks (if that's what they are ) on the bottom third.
Tim
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Tyr
Posted 21/03/2011 - 10:28 Link
That works so well!

Did the SR compensate for panning or did you have a tripod?
womble
Posted 21/03/2011 - 12:04 Link
Nice shot but as Tim said, try going square.

K.
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Unlocker
Posted 21/03/2011 - 20:59 Link
Thanks all!

Tyr wrote:
That works so well!

Did the SR compensate for panning or did you have a tripod?
Had the 250-600 on the tripod already which helped with the panning, as for the SR must admit it's always been on when using that lens, so no idea how well it's compensating when on the tripod.

For those that suggested the square crop:-

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Think I still prefer the original, maybe because the ducks are smaller in the frame?
Mike-P
Posted 21/03/2011 - 21:09 Link
Unlocker wrote:

Think I still prefer the original, maybe because the ducks are smaller in the frame?
Yup.

Smaller duck version is (IMO) better.

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