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Don't bite your toenails

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Posted by Rob Ashton on April 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM
First time I've actually seen these guys in the UK when I had a camera in the car. He was a ways off and this is another big crop. I did manage a few closer shots but all through my windscreen and useless. I shall definately try again soon.

Rob

Canon 1DMkIIn, 400mm DO IS, ISO400, F4, 1/3200th
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 13, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Nice pose Rob and good attempt, but due to that big crop you have lost all the detail.

Major.
Posted by Alan Woolnough on April 13, 2008 at 12:47 PM
If you don't want it Rob, i'll have it........................can't get near the blighters!!

Great piece of activity though :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 13, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Hi Rob,

Very nice capture!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 14, 2008 at 3:26 AM
I think the pose is brilliant Rob, made me smile, and the comp is nice too :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 14, 2008 at 8:29 AM


Like it Rob , love the facial expression :toast:

Andy...
Posted by Rob Ashton on April 14, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Thanks everyone. The crop meant loss of detail and I'm wondering if it's not time to consider a different camera body. My 1DMkIIn has served me well but I just can't get close enough to most species with my 400mm and even with the converters on. Detail drops off quickly on cropping. The 8MP sensor is just lacking when cropped. I am still reluctant to go for the 1DMkIII and can't afford the DsMkIII. :frown:
Posted by Paula Graham on April 14, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Sure, shame about the crop, Rob but the image is still very nice