Curlew Caught Napping

[supernova1965]

I was waiting for Pam to finish work and this guy appeared in front of my car and I had my camera with me I was able to get fairly close. So snapped a few shots this was the best one.

[Liz]

Well done Warren!! They are pretty shy creatures, but beautiful, except for their amazing cry :eyepop:

[Vanda]

Bird ok but the in focus background is very distracting. You can try and soften it by using low F numbers such as 1.8 if your lens can get that low. With the backgorund so close to the subject even this approach may fail.

[supernova1965]

Thanks I only had seconds to get the shot they are so nervous and quick I am just thrilled to get it as good as I did.:D

[supernova1965]

I had another go with I think some improvement.:) Done in Gimp layered with a Gausian Blur and cropped