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Some Coot Challenged Me

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Posted by David J Slater on February 4, 2007 at 7:17 PM
Don't get out much at present so was delighted when this weekend coincided with gorgeous weather. This shot made my day after a long wait for non-showing crossbills. Comments welcome.

EOS5D,640th @ F5.6, 320ASA. 600mm + 1.4x.
Full frame.
Added 5% contrast and 10% saturation plus USM (100, 0.2 0 twice).
WB @ 5200K.
Bean bag perched on tripod.
Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean.
Posted by PhilH on February 5, 2007 at 3:41 AM
Well captured... I think another couple of rounds of USM at your settings plus a touch more space to the front to make it more of a pano....

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Posted by Tim Munsey on February 5, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Great feeling of purpose about this coot, excellent action. Agree with PhilH regarding sharpening and space.

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Tim