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Whimbrel II

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Posted by Michael John O' Ma on May 8, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Whimbrel II
I'm going to be cheeky and post this as a separate post (on Paul Inglis suggestion) :wink: :wink:

40D, Sigma 500mm

Cheers MJ
Posted by John Chapman on May 8, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Wow this stands out in a BG. that you would have thought it would be camoflaged. Well done.
John :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 8, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Hi Michael,

This is a fantastic capture! Love the way the bird pops from its environment! The pose is almost majestic! Beautiful colours and detail in the subject along with that catch-light in the eye!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
I'm glad you posted it as it does warrant it! :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 9, 2008 at 2:19 AM
Now that is a lovely image. Nice composition and as mentioned before, the bird really stands out from the background.
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 9, 2008 at 6:50 AM
I'm green with envy Michael, as i don't have a single shot of these birds..........let alone one of this quality :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Michael John O' Ma on May 9, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Cheers for the feedback folks here is a slightly different shot. MJ
Posted by Ian Mason on May 9, 2008 at 5:46 PM
This is a real beauty. On the first post, I think I'm seeing minor artefacts around the bill, although it could just be something to do with the background. I like them both and can't decide which I prefer!