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Moorhen...

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Posted by PhilH on April 23, 2007 at 3:26 AM
20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, ISO400, 1/640 @ f8, Groundpod + 393, C1Pro + CS3.

Hi,

Sometimes it all comes together in the most unlikely places, although a common bird, this was taken at a small fishing lake in a council countrypark less than 5mins drive from my house... although there are only common species present the low viewpoint possible is well worth the strange looks from all the families taking walks round the park.

All the best

Phil
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on April 23, 2007 at 4:57 AM
Very nice.

Phillip.

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Posted by Tim Munsey on April 23, 2007 at 5:07 AM
Hi Phil,
Have you had any major film signings from your stint on Countryfile :wink: ? Think you were groundhogging then, anyways does the business your moorhen is popping out of my screen,
nice one. I see Large Red damsels are appearing!

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Tim
Posted by John Chapman on April 23, 2007 at 5:48 AM
Beautiful shot with rich colours :toast:
John
Aberdeen.
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 23, 2007 at 5:59 AM
You're right Phil. It has all come together in this image. Most envious :wink:

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Posted by Paul Schröder on April 23, 2007 at 7:27 AM
Hi Phil,

Superb image, nice rich colours, beautifull light and comp.

Paul :toast:
Posted by Paul Gibbs on April 23, 2007 at 7:48 AM
Nice shot Phil, its always nice to see a good photo of even the most common animal.

I've got a number of council country parks near me, and have taken some shots, but i worry about being a "target" with £2000 odd of camera gear on me. Luckily i'm now a Warden but that wouldnt top them...
Posted by Daniel Read on April 23, 2007 at 8:32 AM
I really like this photo. It's easy to forget that the common species are sometimes the best looking.

Dan.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 23, 2007 at 8:48 AM
Punchy colours,Plenty of detail in the blacks and a low angle make this a winner :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 23, 2007 at 8:59 AM
Hi Phil,
Lovely shot , the colours , the detail , the bg , I like it.

Kind regards
Andy... :toast:
Posted by Javier Martin on April 23, 2007 at 3:03 PM
Great colours and low angle. An example to follow.

Javier
Posted by Justin on April 23, 2007 at 6:45 PM
Hi Phil,
Superbly taken and processed shot.
I think trying to improve on this one would be a fruitless exercise.Superb in every way.
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