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Moorhen

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Posted by Ian Mason on March 21, 2008 at 5:50 AM
Moorhen
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4tv, 1/800s, f6.3, iso 200. Digital Photo Professional - Landscape Style. No added saturation in PS.

There are plenty of these around, but rarely do I see them within decent range. I'm happy enough with this, bit would have preferred if it were approaching the camera more.
Posted by Stuart McCrae on March 21, 2008 at 6:00 AM
great image of a moorhen,love the pov....where you in the water?BG colour really compliments the nice lighting on the bird. :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on March 21, 2008 at 6:04 AM
This is Superb Ian in every way.
John. :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 21, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Hi Ian,

Superb capture - love it!
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Posted by Justin on March 21, 2008 at 6:59 AM
I really like this one, with the silky smooth surroundings working superbly.
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Posted by Paula Graham on March 21, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Very nice indeed, wondering how you got such a low viewpoint.
Posted by Ian Mason on March 21, 2008 at 8:06 AM
"where you in the water?"
"wondering how you got such a low viewpoint. "

Thanks for all the comments. The water leaves the pond over a small dam/weir. I sit in the (very shallow) stream below and set the tripod such that the lens is at water level.
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 21, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Another lovely and inspiring shot Ian - super stuff :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Arthur on March 21, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Excellent image, great PoV,

John :toast:
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 21, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Spot-on Ian, perfect low POV works a treat!
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 21, 2008 at 10:50 AM


Beautiful image Ian , excellent use of DOF , very envious indeed :toast: :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by John Robinson on March 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Very nice indeed. I am not normally keen on low angle stuff but this is nice.
JohnR
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 21, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Another good one Ian :toast:

Major.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 21, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Nice colourful image of a rarely photographed bird

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Posted by Gary Beers on March 22, 2008 at 5:50 AM
Very nice indeed :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on March 22, 2008 at 6:02 AM
The POF is awesome here.

Great detail and exposure aswell

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Posted by eric weight on March 22, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Wonderful shot.
:toast: :toast: Eric