Lapland Bunting

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8 replies

Posted by tony flashman on February 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM

Another shot of a lapland Bunting from Sandwich Bay. Seems to be less there now, perhaps they are moving on.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm f2.8 + nikon 1.7TC
500 iso (because I can now with the D300 )

320th @ f7.1

Tony

Posted by Ian Andrews on February 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Haven't you got anywhere better to hide!!

Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 12, 2008 at 12:22 PM

Nice shot, i like the detail in the marking. Not a species i've seen before

Posted by Paul Inglis on February 12, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Hi Tony,

Lovely capture. This shot has some superb detail! Nice one!

Posted by Laurie Braman on February 12, 2008 at 12:42 PM

Great detail. You even got the bird's band! Love it.

Laurie

Posted by Paul Ashton on February 12, 2008 at 2:36 PM

Lots of detail and contrast of a great little bird.

Posted by David Kjaer on February 12, 2008 at 5:28 PM

Hi Tony

Great low shooting angle and nice details in what appears quite harsh lighting!

David

Posted by PhilH on February 13, 2008 at 3:34 AM

Commenting on this one OK.....

As Dave says the light looks a touch harsh, but you have handled it well, good to see you got one away from the 'mess' with a good bg...

speak soon

Phil

Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 14, 2008 at 4:20 AM

Hi Tony , harsh light aside it looks like a good image , only nit for me is the ring but theres not much you can do about that , ya takes what ya given

Regards

Andy...