Setting the Table

© Jack Gaskin

Setting the Table

Uploaded: August 28, 2012 03:40:09

Description

D90 Sigma 50-500@500MM ISO1600 F-10
SS1/4000 monopod
The second shot of this series. This grabbing the beak of the Adult bird by the chick is the behavior thats intended to stimulate feeding. Each adult bird seems to have there individual amount of prodding needed before regurgitating the fish they have been off and catching while away from the nest.
Tomorrow The MAIN COURSE ;o)

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Gord MacEachern August 28, 2012

Detail is amazing Jack, love this series!! #1482896

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 28, 2012

Great series and details. #10293433

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 28, 2012

Enjoying the "appetizer"! Great image Jack! #10293439

Robert R. Goodman August 28, 2012

Look like those kids are still hungry my friend.Excellent capture Jack,very happy our summer is almost over!!!!!! #10293507

Michelle Alton August 28, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jack. #10293547

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 28, 2012

Wonderful details you captured here Jack. The kids are SO cute! #10293614

Monnie Ryan August 28, 2012

Funny, never worked with MY mom when I was hungry (but then I had to stand on a chair to reach her nose). Outstanding, Jack! #10293622

Julie Burnett August 28, 2012

Excellent capture, Jack, the clarity, and colors are fantastic!! #10293653

Katherine Kuhn August 28, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jack! What a great scene to get to witness & document! #10293821

Tiia Vissak August 28, 2012

a great close-up! #10293980

Ann Coates level-classic August 28, 2012

Superb moment you captured here, must be quite fascinating to watch. #10293985

Jyri Vissak August 28, 2012

Great timing! Well done. #10294009

Rony Sagy August 28, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jack. #10294026

John Connolly August 28, 2012

Another wonderful addition to this series of images Jack! Nature has it all worked out, and you captured it beautifully! #10294142

Kathy Reeves August 28, 2012

Absolutely wonderful, Jack! #10294218

Barbara Waldoch August 28, 2012

Wonderful catch, Jack! #10294649

Connie J. Bagot September 18, 2012

These feeding shots are absolutely amazing---I am so impressed with them, beautiful exposures, great detail, and fascinating subject matter. #10327651

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 21, 2012

Fabulous feeding shot, Jack. Great detail as well. #10331866

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