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First Wheatear

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on April 21, 2008 at 3:18 PM
First Wheatear
This is my first ever shot of a wheatear, taken a week ago. I was pleased with the way the background colours seem to complement the bird.
Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 500mm
exp 1/750 f4.5
Posted by Rob Howard on April 21, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Hi Robert,

I echo your thoughts, I too like the BG matching the birds plumage. Nice position in the frame and I like the eye contact even though he has his back to us.

Good shot

Regards

Rob
Posted by Ian Mason on April 21, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Nice comp, nice bird, nice BG. Not sure about my eyes, but I wonder if this has the same problem as I have often had, with the point of focus being on the wing rather than the eye? It actually doesn't detract from the image though - more a learning point for me.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 21, 2008 at 6:07 PM


Lovely shot Robert , great perch , thought you might have had more comments on this by now , I'd be well pleased if it were mine.
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Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 22, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Hi Robert,

Lovely capture! I love the composition, perch and the background!
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Posted by John Chapman on April 22, 2008 at 4:49 AM
Nice capture of a beautiful bird Robert.
John :toast:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 22, 2008 at 7:44 AM
Lovely! Beautiful background and bird. I've never seen one!

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