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Grab Shot

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Posted by Rob Ashton on February 14, 2007 at 4:02 AM
This was a grabshot as I am suffering from withdrawl symptoms. I was on my way to a customer yesterday morning and, crossing the bridge, saw this guy perched within range of my 70-300mm lens. I couldn't resist.

Canon 1DMkIIn
70-300mm IS
ISO400
1/250th
f6.3

Cropped to Portrait format
Posted by David Kjaer on February 14, 2007 at 5:16 AM
Looks pretty good for a grab shot - love the colours you have captured, especially the water!

David :toast:
Posted by Nick on February 14, 2007 at 6:28 AM
Hi Rob,

The colours look a bit 'edgy' - a bit too blue. Did you use the camera's Auto White Balance or set your own?
Posted by John Swift on February 14, 2007 at 12:08 PM
An incredible bird and one that I've consistently failed to get close to over the years but it does look a little funky here on my laptop.

Regards

JohnS
Posted by Rob Ashton on February 14, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Thanks for your comments guys. It was shot on AWB Nick. I did warm it slightly in RSE afterwards.

Rob
Posted by Graeme Lee on February 14, 2007 at 4:42 PM
Very nice Rob. Seems a bit blue...is that the irradescence when the sun hits them?

:toast:

Graeme
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 16, 2007 at 11:58 AM
It does look a bit blue on my monitor. maybe the cormorant was cold.........still a nice image!
Rene de heer