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delia todd

When... (Numenius arquata)

.... you can't find the subject through the viewfinder. I had to look for a landmark in the field (which was a bit distant). Aim for it, and hope the subject was in view and reasonably focused

The landmark I chose was the thistle - I'd not seen the youngster on the other side of it until I downloaded the picture! LOL

I can't believe this is only the second Curlew image I've got in the Gallery!

Saturday Fun
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Habitat
Upland grazing in highland glen
Location
Glen Moy, Nr Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
Date taken
22 June, 2024
Scientific name
Numenius arquata
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
Birdwatching mode
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Reactions: Ken Doy and Roynato
Macswede
Focusing on the thistle certainly turned out to be a good strategy, Delia. You did very well to get the chick in the frame too. Great shot!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
You sure made a brilliant decision on focusing on the thistle. Great double capture of the adult and youngster. Terrific D! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
delia todd
Date added
View count
347
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
285.0 mm
Exposure time
1/320 second(s)
ISO
400
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
BF Eurasian Curlew 22 June, 2024 Saturday Fun.jpg
File size
695.1 KB
Date taken
Sun, 16 June 2024 1:05 PM
Dimensions
1500px x 1278px

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