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Not sure I dare ... reed bunting

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19 replies
Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 1, 2008 at 5:51 PM
After the recent run of wonderful hares, barn owls and the firecrest, I'm not sure about this !! I think it may be rather bland, but then sat in a reed bed it is all rather, well, bland ..

Dave

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Posted by John Robinson on April 1, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Dave
Its the old story. certain species get the votes !!
So don't do it for votes ( I gave up years ago ! )

The more Common species are often wonderful when you really look close because few people do. Look closely at a House Sparrow. If it was a rarity everyone would be chasing them around like idiots. !
I think this is a great shot of a reed Bunting .
very nice
JohnR
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 1, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Second that as John so rightly put.
I quite like birds with subdued plumage they seem to have an air of intrigue for me.
Is a good un. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Michael John O' Ma on April 1, 2008 at 7:03 PM
I really like this

MJ
:toast:
Posted by Stuart McCrae on April 2, 2008 at 2:39 AM
Very nice shot,of a sometimes elusive little bird :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on April 2, 2008 at 4:14 AM
Nice iMAge in good soft light. Plenty of details, just wishing for a bit more dof :toast:
Posted by Gary Beers on April 2, 2008 at 4:33 AM
I'm glad you shared this - a very nice image, the limited colour palette appeals to me :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on April 2, 2008 at 4:39 AM
Ditto what John said - very very nice!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 2, 2008 at 4:54 AM


Nice looking image Dave , like the BG :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by John Chapman on April 2, 2008 at 5:12 AM
Hi Dave great picture of the Bird. :toast:
John
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 2, 2008 at 5:49 AM
Hi Dave,

Very nice capture! Love it! I agree with John. I love shooting birds of any species, just because they are common, doesn't make them easy to capture! I'm trying to capture a Male House Sparrow at the moment but he just won't stop and pose for the camera! :biggrin:
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 2, 2008 at 6:58 AM
I did tell you it was a cracker before didn't I Dave :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on April 2, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Super.... never tire of seeing good images of any species...

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Ian Hay on April 2, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Great image, lovely shot.

Ian Hay
Posted by Anthony House on April 2, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Post what ever appeals to you and not for the masses....

Nice work..
Posted by Paula Graham on April 2, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I like it very much..and love the complimentary colours
Posted by Danny Green on April 3, 2008 at 5:58 AM
Hello Dave

I really like this shot it is nicely framed in the reeds.

:toast: :toast:

Danny
Posted by Dave Sewell on April 3, 2008 at 6:39 AM
Terrific shot.
Dave
Posted by eric weight on April 3, 2008 at 12:49 PM
I think it's a cracker too. One to be very pleased with I would say.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 3, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Hello Dave.

For me common are not makes no difference its how well they have been done. And you have done this very well and its as good as any I've seen. :wavey: