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Blue Tit

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Posted by PhilH on January 15, 2007 at 4:30 AM
20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, Manual Exp, ISO400, 1/320 @ f7.1, fill 550EX + BB on manual set for about -2 stops, A-327 + BH1, C1Pro + CS2.

Hi,

Can finally get through to my feeders, the walkway has been repaired, spent Sunday am there with this shot in mind... I had wanted the bg lit less but by the time this bird perched and posed in the right place the sun had come round.

All the best

Phil
Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 15, 2007 at 4:59 AM
Lovely image Phil, and the perch really shows the time of year too!

regards Chris
www.c-m-l.com :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on January 15, 2007 at 5:17 AM
Pretty image Phil, I like the combination of yellows.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Paul Williams on January 15, 2007 at 5:55 AM
Very nice shot Phil, I especially like the colours.
Posted by Danny Green on January 15, 2007 at 6:30 AM
Beautiful image Phil, like it loads.

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Danny
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on January 15, 2007 at 8:11 AM
Hi Phil very nice, I noticed you use a better beamer I have been thinking about possibly getting one for occasional use and was wondering if you think they are worth the money and how easy are they to use.

Phillip.

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Posted by Rob Fisher on January 15, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Nice image Phil,

The catkin really makes the composoition. Beautiful and sharp.
:toast: :toast:

Rob
Posted by szekiat chan on January 15, 2007 at 10:45 AM
i think a bit of head turn towards you would have clinched it. Somehow the 90deg look just doesn't work for me.
Posted by Pete Etheridge on January 15, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Hi Phil,

No nits from me - a lovely perch and a stunning background!

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Posted by A.R.D on January 15, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Lovely image.

Nice warm BG.

Regards
Posted by Ian Mason on January 15, 2007 at 11:58 AM
As good a blue tit photo as I've seen! I like the way it is concentrating on the catkin (if that's what it is - none around in Scotland as far as I know)
Posted by Raff on January 15, 2007 at 12:30 PM
I'm not worthy...great image, no nits

Raff
Posted by David Kjaer on January 15, 2007 at 2:10 PM
Great composition, perch, colours and BG. Masterly use of the fill flash and impeccable processing as usual - love it and only wish it was mine!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on January 15, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Super comp. Phil. Didn't even notice the flash, - way to go :toast:
Posted by Sean Bolton on January 15, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Hi Phil

No nits, top notch image. Great composition, I like it. :toast:

cheers

Sean
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 15, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Cracking shot Phil :toast:
Posted by Kevin Lewis on January 15, 2007 at 6:00 PM
20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, Manual Exp, ISO400, 1/320 @ f7.1, fill 550EX + BB on manual set for about -2 stops, A-327 + BH1, C1Pro + CS2

1/320sec? shot with the 580Ex in high sync mode?
Posted by PhilH on January 16, 2007 at 4:21 AM
Hi Kev..

Correct, the 550EX was in High speed sync mode, in fact I always leave it there as it cancels itself when the shutter speed goes below 1/250 and comes into effect when it rises above 1/250.

HTH

Phil

BTW many thanks for all your kind comments very much appreciated.

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Posted by Niall Riddell on January 21, 2007 at 9:54 AM
Wonderful image - I really enjoy the warm colours.