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Martin on Stick
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Martin on Stick

by John Robinson

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted July 30, 2011127 views6 comments
Sand Martin.
The colony is still going strong on third broods. Red sandstone backdrop.
From the first session with the D7000
Almost full frame
Sigma 100-300 f4
125th sec @f8 400iso
Levels/Histogram adjust in paint Shop pro.
JohnR

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Well done, John. No nits from me. The detail, comp, head turn, white handling are all near perfect.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Edge on July 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM
Wonderful clarity. terrific shot.
Pete
Registered on May 4, 2009, 1 Posts, 25 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Johnson on July 31, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Like the bg colour on this one John :wink:

Bob :smile:
Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments
Comment posted by David Sewell on July 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Having watched them zoom in and zoom out of nests at our local colony today I am amazed at how easily you seem to be able to catch these. Good shot, with excellent feather detail.

David
Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments
Comment posted by Kim Connolly on August 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM
A beautiful shot, the background is lovely!! :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2008, 14 Posts, 226 Comments
Comment posted by Des Ong on August 1, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Nice study John, especially like the sand bank as backdrop.
Registered on July 12, 2007, 23 Posts, 234 Comments