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Posted by stewart canham on March 21, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Well I braved the hurricane this morning, in the vain hope of getting some Hare's in action,but they were in the middle of the field,trying to keep as low as possible,and out of the wind,but on the way there, this French Person was sat on the verge,and I was allowed to get within 15feet of him.
300mm 2.8
F10 @ 1/800th
Ex Comp -1.33
ISO 400.
Stewart...............
Posted by Chris Lloyd on March 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Hi Stewart,

Cracking image of this very handsome bird. The only thing that does distract slightly is the two OOF twigs going across the frame, but that really is nit picking on this very nice image. :toast:

Chris.
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 21, 2008 at 1:38 PM


The frenchman was obviously keeping down to avoid the hurricane like you Stewart.
This subject is always nice and colouful and as here being very obliging. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 21, 2008 at 1:39 PM
I take it the wind had blown his berret away the Stewart - what a superbly vivid and colourful image :toast: :toast:

If you don't mind I'd like to venture cloning out the two diagonal OoF grass stalks as they are quite strong graphically - but it's a great image - nice one :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Rob Howard on March 21, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Hi Stewart,

Lovely shot of a common and sometimes over looked bird. Colours look spot on and a nice head turn. Twigs don't bother me.

Regards

Rob

PS Excuse my ignorance but are Red Legged Partridges French :confused:
Posted by stewart canham on March 21, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Hi Guys...
I will repost an updated version shortly,as I think that you are correct in your CC.
Stewart......
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 21, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Hi Stewart,

Lovely colourful capture! Look forward to the repost!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on March 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Commonly known in shooting circles as Frenchmen or Frenchies Rob, so I guess they must be. really nice shot Stewart, Shows up their markings beautifully.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Rob Howard on March 21, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Hi Eric,

Thanks for that. I have heard of Greys/English obviously but when I've heard talk of "French" partridges, didn't realise they meant Red Legged :confused:

Regards

Rob
Posted by John Robinson on March 21, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Nice light on this one. Very nice.
JohnR
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 22, 2008 at 3:52 AM


Very nice shot Stewart , super detail in the plumage :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Frederic Desmette on March 22, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Tres belle photo :smile:
Frederic
Posted by stewart canham on March 22, 2008 at 9:59 AM
the current image is the repost,not sure what I did,but it has appaeraed,thanks for all the kind words

Stewart......
Posted by Ian Mason on March 23, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Lovely photo of a bird I have never seen.