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Waxwing Again

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Posted by Paul Ashton on December 3, 2007 at 4:01 PM
Waxwing Again
That'll teach me. A lesson learned. Next time I'll use Av instead Tv. This chap moved into the shade and the DOF suffered.
Posted by Paul Ashton on December 3, 2007 at 4:03 PM
And then we just got to close!
Posted by Edwin kats on December 3, 2007 at 4:12 PM
For me the second shot. Lovely pose :toast:
The sharpness seems to be on the wings instead of the head but that's just a tiny nit. It's very difficult to keep track of these fellows. Well done indeed.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Steve Makin on December 3, 2007 at 4:23 PM
The first one has an almost painterly quality to it, quite lovely, never even seen one of these never mind had a chance to photograph one, both are shots I aspire to achieving one day :wink:
Posted by Paul King on December 3, 2007 at 5:22 PM
The close is great, go back get the tail in for a fantastic portrait.

Paul King :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 3, 2007 at 5:39 PM
Second shot for me Paul - comp works well :toast:
Posted by Paul Ashton on December 3, 2007 at 6:15 PM
The colouring and texture of the wings on the second image I find quite unreal. The only processing I've done is to crop and a little USM

Thanks to all for the comments.
Posted by Paul Rycraft on December 4, 2007 at 4:50 AM
second shot is just awesome, :toast:
Posted by Brian McGeough on December 4, 2007 at 5:01 AM
Great birds and great shots, these are one of my favourite birds and you have done them justice here.

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Barry Southon on December 4, 2007 at 7:49 AM
Both great shots but the second does it for me.

Barry :wink:
Posted by Graeme Lee on December 4, 2007 at 4:20 PM
The second wing splay is great. Glad you found how to post 2 images! :toast: