bittern..purple sandpiper, glossy ibis...

[mark richards]

bittern by marksart2009, on Flickr
purple sandpiper by marksart2009, on Flickr
glossy ibis by marksart2009, on Flickr

_DSC2867 by marksart2009, on Flickr
all taken with nikon D300 & 300 f4...mark.

 

[theonemule]

All pf them are great shots...

I think #1 and #2 stand out for their sharpness and composition...they also seem to have better lighting too.

The lighting on #3 is a bit harsh, and it looks a little soft too...

#4 is nice, I might have been more zealous with the zoom and gotten a little closer (assuming it was possible!)

 

[mark richards]

yes it was a shame, that i could not get better shots of ibis...light was mostly wrong side of bird , but happy with a record shot...thanks, mark.

 

[artyman]

Nice set of shots, love the Bittern.

 

[Digitall]

The last shot of the Ibis is fine. Was the Bittern taken at Forest Farm or Kenfig?
I just could not get away to shoot the Ibis, would have been good as it is a reareity in these parts.

 

[mark richards]

The last shot of the Ibis is fine. Was the Bittern taken at Forest Farm or Kenfig?
I just could not get away to shoot the Ibis, would have been good as it is a reareity in these parts.

It was in southerndown on a small stream...I have a few better shots,which will be used for a painting...thanks mark.

 

[MarkEvan]

All 4 are fine imo but I really like the Bittern, one day I may see one of my own.

 

[Roy C]

The Bittern and the last Ibis shots are really superb Mark

 

[mark richards]

thanks..Roy.

 

[u8myufo]

Good set Mark, the Bittern is very good as is the las Ibis shot Were you led down for any of those Mark? Just wondering if the grass in the foreground of the last shot was acting as cover for you.

 

[RJL2005]

Nice Bittern image Mark.
Can I guess the locations? Kenfig, Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown

 

[mark richards]

Southerndown, Rhod...Didn't have the same luck with the grebe,It had gone the day after you had it.....you probable flushed it only joking ,mark..

 

[mark richards]

Good set Mark, the Bittern is very good as is the las Ibis shot Were you led down for any of those Mark? Just wondering if the grass in the foreground of the last shot was acting as cover for you.

was laying on floor mate...with bean-bag...mark

 

[IanT74]

Beautiful Bittern capture. My favourite!

 

[john starkey]

Another nice set Mark,the bittern is my pick,

regards,
john.

 

[mark richards]

thanks John....

 

[DaiTheDragon]

Bittern is a wonderful shot.

Dai