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Mute Swan Cob

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Posted by Andy Astbury on March 30, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Before we go any further I was going to post a Blue Bell shot - don't ever remember seeing them this early before - but thought I'd post this instead.

It took a fair few shots to get this just right but we got there eventually - thank god for digital :biggrin:

D2Xs
Sig 180mm macro
ISO 100
1/320 @ f7.1

Full frame HH

PP in Bibble Pro and downsized with GenFrac5 in CS3

Many thanks for looking folks :toast: :toast: :toast:

PS - I am claiming the first Blue Bell shot :biggrin: :biggrin:
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 30, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Nice image Andy, excellent sharpness and exposed, wonder if it would also work in a tighter crop.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 30, 2008 at 1:31 PM
It would for sure Rene - it's just that at the moment I've gone right off cropping :biggrin: :biggrin: :wavey:

Are you thinking a bit off the top and a bit off the right?
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 30, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Hi Andy,

A superb, tack sharp capture! Very nice eye contact! and lovely detail!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 30, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Yes top and right but i also think its personal taste.....just have a play with it!
Rene de Heer
Posted by PhilH on March 30, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Ouch thats sharp.... nice, I too am not fond of cropping these days.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on March 30, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Great detail Andy.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Edwin kats on March 30, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Absolutely great detail and tack sharp. Comp works fine with me as it is. Very natural colours and stunning to even see the iris. Very very well done matey.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Dave Bartlett on March 30, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Great shot Andy. Impressive details in the black and I like the crop as it is ... and you know I would never over-crop anything don't you .. :redface: !!!!!!

Dave :rolleyes:
Posted by Austin Thomas on March 30, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Very nice Andy,
I have never been brave enough to attempt something like this. Well done.

Austin
Posted by Rob Fisher on March 30, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Andy,

Brilliant image. Love the detail of the reflection in the eye.

I like the crop as is.

Rob
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 30, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Yes have to agree........Brilliant Andy,razor sharp

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Posted by Anthony House on March 30, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Superb detail, like it...

Tony
Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 30, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Nice Andy, Good to see a different image of a common bird. What makes it for me is the dried drop below the eye like a tear drop tattoo. Good image.
Posted by Ian Mason on March 30, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Incredible details and colour - no need to crop!
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 31, 2008 at 5:22 AM


Lovely image Andy , like the comp :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Andy Bate on March 31, 2008 at 5:29 AM
BINGO LINGO!!!!! STONKER!!!!!!!!! :wavey: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by John Chapman on March 31, 2008 at 6:19 AM
Superb image Andy :toast:
John
Posted by Graeme Lee on March 31, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Superb detail Andy and well processed as usual :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 31, 2008 at 8:36 AM
Excellent image Andy. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Paula Graham on March 31, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Super shot...I agree with an even tigher crop, I think...very good as it is though.
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 31, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Stunning detail and different composition makes it a great one for me :smile:
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 1, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Hello Andy.

Now thats nice with superb detail. :wavey: