Christ Troupis
March 2025 - Ringneck Lift-Off
About the Image(s)
This photo was taken with a Sony A1, 200-600 f5.6-6.3 lens with 1.4 TX (It was fully zoomed in at 840mm). 1/2500th, f/9, ISO 2000. In processing, I cropped the image, reduced the highlights, then masked the subject and increased contrast, whites and saturation. It was then edited in Topaz Photo with denoise and sharpening.
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7 comments posted
Great image, trailing water adds to the action. Even the reflection is in focus. We have a pond here in Clearwater FL that has had 20+ Ringnecks all winter. Might be a little busy. I darkened the background a little to highlight the subject. Posted: 03/01/2025 13:41:37
I'm amazed at how sharp you got this using 840mm - NICE JOB! Were you on a tripod? The strength of this image is in it's detail and reflection - on the flip side, I wish the water droplets were a bit sharper but at a distance that required 840mm I think you needed more than f9. In my VF I cropped in and did my best to darken the distracting greenery in front of the subject by reducing highlights and adding a vignette Posted: 03/05/2025 19:17:46
The bird was at quite a distance from me and I got about 10 shots. It was handheld. I agree with both comments about the busyness of the background. Thank you for your suggestions. f9 is wide open with my lens and extender. I hesitated to go to f11 because I would have to up the ISO to 3200. But I think I could still have gotten this shot at 1/2000th, given the distance of the bird from me. Posted: 03/09/2025 14:40:46
A beautiful lift off and mirrored reflection! The Ringneck looks right at home in its natural environment! Posted: 03/10/2025 16:23:52
Very good action photo with the reflection, and the water drops. The next time you have to, choose a lighter, more homogeneous background. Posted: 03/16/2025 06:12:15
Incredible the sharpness. On top, the mirroe of the flying duck. I like these action photos! Well done! Posted: 03/26/2025 11:36:55
You caught this at the exact right moment to get the great reflection, liftoff and the trailing water. I like the background - it is the natural background but enough bokeh to not distract from the bird. Well done. Posted: 03/27/2025 15:26:26