View Full Version : Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris)
Nature Photographer
13-11-06, 08:42 AM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/medium/SAVAS_Gerhard_Theron_Hovercraft-.jpg
These birds do not take to the wing easily and when they do it flight is normally very low and for short distances. I was really lucky to get this shot. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Camera model: Canon EOS 20D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm IS L USM
Exposure: 1/3200, F5.6, ISO 200
Focal length: 260.0mm
Lovely colours, good/clear sky and loads of details, including a good catchlight in the eye, lots of feather details and good/bright colours seen on the bird. It all came together beautifully!
It's a super shot and I can see why you're pleased with it. I would be too! :)
Pol
A great shot very clear, detailed and sharp, an oportunity not presented very often and not normally repeated, great capture.
That's a one in a million shot - as you say to get them in flight at all is rare but then to get them in flight high enough or at some kind of an angle that allowed a sky BG is just superb.
Also the sharpness of the picture is remarkable for the capture of flight motion
Very well done.
sue
Wild Images
13-11-06, 06:48 PM
Gerhard
This Hovercraft is JD green!:D :D :D
You know this one kicks butt. Good to see you here.
Callie
What a fantastic picture, I would love to take wildlife pictures that clear. Oh well one day ... I can but dream!:\
Mowgli
coupekid
13-11-06, 08:50 PM
These birds do not take to the wing easily and when they do it flight is normally very low and for short distances. I was really lucky to get this shot. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Camera model: Canon EOS 20D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm IS L USM
Exposure: 1/3200, F5.6, ISO 200
Focal length: 260.0mm
Fantastic capture!
Lovely crisp shot, with stunning colours.
Love it!
Nature Photographer
20-11-06, 07:58 AM
You know these birds and their behaviour well. The angle is why I am pleased with this photo. Thanx for the kind words.
guymclaren
17-12-06, 07:24 AM
All I can say is wow, That is most amazing. I pray for opportunities like this.