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Yellow Wagtail

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3 replies
Posted by Antony on September 6, 2006 at 12:27 PM
I've been trying to get a clean image of one of the flava gang that live on planet muck-heap for about two weeks now. Unfortunately muck heaps don't lend themselves to nice clean backgrounds. They do, however, lend themselves to filling your vehicle with dozens of flies each time you stop by.

Canon 350D | 300mm F/2.8 IS | 1.4x Extender

ISO 100
F/4
1/1250

RAW in Canon DPP | CS2

Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 6, 2006 at 3:06 PM
Very nice Antony,

You have conjured up a nicely balanced composition to my eye.

I really miss these little chaps since moving up north. North Kent used to be a stronghold for these birds, but no dought many of those old areas have been cleared for supermarkets :frown:

nicely done

Alan
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 7, 2006 at 3:24 AM
These are charming birds, I really like their joyfull song. It isn't apparant that it's on a dungheap, I like the composition as well and sharpness.
Nice one

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 7, 2006 at 4:38 AM
The background and foreground are similar of a shade which makes the bird stand out well,The bird looking into the frame and with glint in the eye ticks all the right boxes :toast: