Jim Horn, QPSA
July 2024 - Black Neck Stilts – Mating Dance
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Sony ÃŽ±7Riv, Sony FE 200-600 5.6-6.3 G lens, 1.4x teleconverter, f/13, 1/2000 sec., ISO 3200, 896mm, tripod
This was taken at Bombay Hood Wildlife Refuge. Very young chicks were seen earlier in the day. The reason I went to this wildlife refuge was documented sightings of a black swan. Unfortunately, I did not see it. It was very hot, the water table was very low. In Photoshop, I adjusted highlights, shadows, and I used Topaz DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI.
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4 comments posted
Sorry you didn't get to see the black swan. The heat has been terrible everywhere. The Black Stilt is one bird I have not seen yet in the wild. Nice catch! Posted: 07/06/2024 16:01:45
Very nice image -elegant birds, I get the impression they are dancing. Very sharp faces. Hope you catch the black swan next time. Posted: 07/12/2024 14:23:36
What a beautiful and elegant birds. very appreciated that I have a chance to see the photo. In addition to the perfect black and white contrasting colors around the eyes and back of the neck, the long legs are even more beautiful. Posted: 07/17/2024 01:47:16
Jim, What a great capture! I love the composition and your crop. In my opinion, the sharpening over sharpened the background. Did you try just sharpening the birds instead of the entire image?
They are such elegant birds with their long pink legs. I love photographing them. Posted: 07/17/2024 20:22:43
They are such elegant birds with their long pink legs. I love photographing them. Posted: 07/17/2024 20:22:43