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In Full Song

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Posted by PhilH on March 6, 2008 at 3:38 AM
In Full Song
40D, 400/2.8 + 2x, A-327 + BH1.
ISO400, 1/500 @ f10, -1/3EV.
C1 v4 + resize and sharpen CS3.

Hi,

Went down to Dungeness RSPB on Sunday, just to remind myself really why it is my least favourite reserve....

All I came back with was this Dunnock and a few Geese :rolleyes:

Very pleased with this though, caught at the height of singing.

All the best

Phil
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 6, 2008 at 3:46 AM
Dungenowt! I've always found that to be unproductive photographically too...
But this Dunnock is a sweet shot, I think I'd be tempted to tickle that intruding veg on the right with the clone brush though, However the bird, perch and pose is perfect.
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 6, 2008 at 4:18 AM
It was well worth the trip after all Phil. Lovely shot caught at the right moment. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 6, 2008 at 5:17 AM
On his shouting perch!

Grand shot Phil - love it :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 6, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Hi Phil,

A lovely image that is well timed and caught!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by tony flashman on March 6, 2008 at 7:48 AM
more proof that you can get great shots with common birds. I agree with Nigel re the leaves on the right.


Tony :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on March 6, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Gorgeous shot of this beautiful little bird!
Not too sure on the chosen composition (might want to place the bird a little higher in the frame and a bit more to the left, or opt for a vertical crop)
well done on getting him singing like this!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Ian Mason on March 6, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Perfect! I would leave the veg there as it give me the impression he is calling to a mate there. I particularly like the detail in the ruffled breast.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 6, 2008 at 1:50 PM
I'd definitely leave it as it is. A lovely shot, lovely muted background and great pose: I've never even seen a Dunnock singing like that let alone captured it on film (of course, that should now be 'sensor').
Nice one.
Posted by Ian Andrews on March 6, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Well timed Phil.

(BTW, I have long glass for the w/e :rolleyes:

Ian :smile:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 6, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Nice one Phil,hope your pleased with the 40d just got mine

:wavey:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 6, 2008 at 3:44 PM


Excellent capture Phil :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Elliott Neep on March 7, 2008 at 5:43 AM
Really nice shot, Phil. Love the deep colours. Crop of the distracting blurred leaves on the RHS and you have a cracker. I have only been to The Dung once... it was enough.
:wavey: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on March 8, 2008 at 5:48 AM
Hi Phil

Love it - not an easy species to get a good shot of!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on March 8, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Hi Phil,

Never easy to get a clear view of a Dunnock, but one in full song is a real bonus.
:toast: :toast: