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On Golden Pond

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 29, 2008 at 1:28 PM
On Golden Pond
Taken early yesterday morning-I had to shoot at ISO 1600 as the sun wasnt over the hills so have added some noise reduction otherwise as shot,The bird is surrounded by reed beds so thats where the colour on the water is comong from

Canon 1D3 500F4+1.4x
Posted by Rob Howard on April 29, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Hi Dave,

Very nice shot, very peacefull looking. Love the colours. All in all a damn fine image!!

Regards

Rob
Posted by John Robinson on April 29, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Yes - this is really nice. Everything works for me in this one.
JohnR
Posted by John MacTavish on April 29, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Top drawer stuff again Dave.

John :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 29, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Very nice image Dave that lovely golden cast sets things off a treat. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Hi Dave,

Awesome image!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on April 29, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Hi Dave this is a beautiful picture. Good comp. and the water is great.
John :toast:
Posted by Paul Williams on April 29, 2008 at 2:45 PM
A nice dreamy image Dave :toast:
Posted by kevin Treadwell on April 29, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Super image Dave.

Kevin
Posted by Paula Graham on April 29, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Stunning shot in every way, I just love the colours, reflection and your bird's pose.
Posted by David Taylor on April 29, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Very fine indeed!

:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Thomas on April 29, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Excellent shot.

:toast:

Paul
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 29, 2008 at 3:57 PM
The 'Grebe' Master is back :biggrin:

Nice to see these again Dave, even if it was with the MKIII :smile: As Major said excellent lighting.

Steve
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 29, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Pretty cool Dave. Love the colours here :toast:
Posted by szekiat chan on April 29, 2008 at 5:23 PM
a small nit, would be good to bring some catch lights into those eyes. I find grebes a little creepy sometimes with their dark hollow eyes. Otherwise a perfect shot! :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on April 29, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Just gorgeous!
Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 29, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Beautiful shot great colour and comp :toast: :toast:


Ian
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 30, 2008 at 3:16 AM
Quality :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on April 30, 2008 at 4:17 AM
Dave

All been said first class.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne / Kansas
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on April 30, 2008 at 7:17 AM
Very tranquil! Nice light and colour.

Greg
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 1, 2008 at 1:18 PM
Very nice Dave,little beauty.......the title rings a bell :biggrin: