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Looking into the light

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 18, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Looking into the light
A bird that is at the top of my wanted list but have never managed to get enough time or a clear sighting, Now there are 3 of these guys not far from where i live in some small reed beds-today i was at the lake at first light and waited for them to come over-over the next 3 hours i had them within feet of me but never a clear sighting and ended up with 2 chances-this one where he just popped his head into the light and a clearer full body shot-i liked this one for some reason

Canon 1D3 500F4
Posted by John Chapman on February 18, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Wow this is great Dave and I love the head sharp and the rest soft focus. :toast:
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 18, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Hi Dave,

Very nice, I agree with John!
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Posted by Andy Astbury on February 18, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Oooo......now THAT is something SPECIAL Dave :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on February 18, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Well worth the wait Dave, a look of Fu Manchu about the bird :jump:

Steve
Posted by PhilH on February 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Corker... love it.

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Posted by David Kjaer on February 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Hi Dave

Agree with the others, this image is a bit special!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on February 18, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Very nice.

Phillip.

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Posted by Stuart McCrae on February 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Thats proper cracking Dave,very envious you have seen one let alone get stunning shots. :toast: :toast:


Stu.
Posted by Rob Howard on February 18, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Hi Dave,

A bird that is very high on my wish list to. A well taken oppurtunity resulting in a stunning image

Nice Work

Regards

Rob
Posted by tony flashman on February 18, 2008 at 1:38 PM
It puts the bird slap bang in the middle of its environment, great shot.

Tony
Posted by Guy Rogers on February 18, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Hello Dave.
Im going with Andy on this one. Thats special and what a shot. :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 18, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Yep, like it loads!

:wavey:

Tim
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 18, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Now these can be secretive birds and this reflects in the same way. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Paul Ashton on February 18, 2008 at 4:22 PM
I know you've been looking out for one these for a long time Dave. This is a beautiful image. Congratulations.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on February 18, 2008 at 5:53 PM
All been said Dave,fantastic enviro shot

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Posted by Colin Pickett on February 18, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Excellent work David.

Nice one :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 18, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Hi Dave,

A very fine image , beautifuly executed :toast: :toast: :toast:

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on February 19, 2008 at 3:04 AM
A special one, but I like it very much.
Posted by eric weight on February 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Great shot and I love the way that the 'soft' body throws the emphasis onto its face. And that eye looks like a precious stone.Top drawer.

:toast: :toast: :toast: Eric