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Stonechat on frosty wire

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Posted by Nigel Blake on March 14, 2008 at 4:56 AM
Another shot of one of my local Stonechat pair, this was taken during the feezing foggy days mid February.

2008:02:18 10:58:47
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Posted by Matt Cole on March 14, 2008 at 5:45 AM
that's a lovely shot, a great pose and the frost sets it off a treat.

Matt
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 14, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Simple, neat and beautiful
Rene de Heer
Posted by John Chapman on March 14, 2008 at 6:03 AM
Very nice shot Nigel and that frosty wire sets it off nicely. :toast:
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 14, 2008 at 6:49 AM
Very nice shot, i live the look of the bird and the frost is great.
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 14, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Superb shot Nigel - I wish we had them here :toast: :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 14, 2008 at 7:16 AM
The frost really makes it, lovely details too :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 14, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Hi Nigel,

Superb shot!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on March 14, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Superb in every way!
One of the best Stonechat shots i have seen in a long time!

Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 14, 2008 at 10:08 AM
A great photo. Nice to see a different setting and the background compliments the icy perch really well.
Posted by Craig Churchill on March 14, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Hi Nigel


Just when I think your stonechat shots can't get any better!!!!!!
Brilliant!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Paula Graham on March 14, 2008 at 1:20 PM
A beauty in every way, as usual, Nigel.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 14, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Yes have to agree............stunning

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 14, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Gorgeous and agree with Robert that the background tones well with the perch
Posted by Rob Howard on March 14, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Hi Nigel,

Stunning shot. No nits at all, mornings like this are the only good things about winter :biggrin:

Regards

Rob
Posted by eric weight on March 14, 2008 at 2:58 PM
That's a beauty. different from the norm. Now we have 'bird on a wire' ( great name for a film )shots to make a change from the sticks. Like the fluffed up, keeping out the cold look.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by jack chapman on March 14, 2008 at 3:04 PM
brilliant the perch make this
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 14, 2008 at 3:24 PM
The frost adds a whole new dimension

Dave :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on March 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM
A stunner...as always.

Simon
Posted by Paul King on March 14, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Do I need to add anything Nigel? bloody brilliant :toast: :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on March 15, 2008 at 3:41 AM
Hello Nigel.

Lovely shot with nice detail and pose. :wavey:
Posted by Colin Pickett on March 15, 2008 at 4:53 AM
This image works really well, love the colour, detail and frost.

Excellent :toast: :toast:
Posted by Michael Sayles on March 15, 2008 at 10:06 AM
It's all been said - truly great shot.
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 15, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Goodness me thats a lot of comments, very many thanks everybody!
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 15, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Very nice Nigel like the fluffed up jizz and of course the frosty wire. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Justin on March 16, 2008 at 6:30 PM
A stunning image. The contrast between bird and frosty surroundings is wonderful and I love the pose too. Bitingly sharp with masses of detail throughout the plumage.
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