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Dipper Pose

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Posted by Mark sellings on May 8, 2008 at 4:51 AM
Dipper Pose
20D, 400mm, 5.6, 1/100, ISO400, -1ex, tripod, bag hide, full frame, © Mark Sellings

Starting to really have some fun with these guys even though I've only had 2 photographic sessions due to work/family etc - they have such a photogenic environment near the nest and bring back some incredibly 'crunchy' looking food for their chicks!
Posted by PhilH on May 8, 2008 at 5:02 AM
Great pose, and a fantastic bird and location, only minor nit is that I would like more room at the bottom.

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Posted by Barrie Harwood on May 8, 2008 at 6:47 AM
Very nice capture Mark.

I agree about the bottom (could easily be added) and I might be tempted to crop out the stray bright bit of foliage or whatever it is, just in front of the Dipper's legs but overall, a great photograph

Barrie :smile:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 8, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Hi Mark,

As I said in Avian Gallery, beautiful image!
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Posted by John Chapman on May 8, 2008 at 8:21 AM
This is a great shot Mark and I agree they are fascinating birds.
John :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 8, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Superb timing on your part Mark :toast:

Great moment caught, and a bit of PS wizardry at the bottom would certainly polish it off a treat :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 8, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I love this-agree with the nits but still a cracking image

Dave :toast:
Posted by Brian Phipps on May 8, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Very nice indeed Mark, well done :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Beauty Mark,nice detailed image

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 8, 2008 at 2:20 PM

Lovely image Mark , love that bobbing display before they enter the nest :toast: :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Ian Mason on May 8, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Lovely indeed - wish I could see one.
Posted by John Robinson on May 8, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Yes very nice,
I,ve only seen them drop the wings on a bob, like this when they know I,m there and don't want me to know where the nest is !
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 9, 2008 at 2:53 AM
Absolutely stunning. Love it. Agree with having more room at bottom but I'd take it as is any day.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on May 9, 2008 at 2:27 PM
:eek: Stunning! Wonderful pose! Well captured!

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