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Wot -no water !

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Posted by John Robinson on May 12, 2008 at 4:55 AM
Wot -no water !
Greater Spotted Woodpecker - sun bathing.
After a fruitless pollsesiion, I came in and there in front of the kitchen window was this woody sunbathing. Managed to grab a couple through the glass
D200 Sigma 100-300mm.
320th sec @f8
400ISO
Didn't have time to drop the camera contrast so whites a bit harsh but never mind.
Thanks for looking.
JohnR
Posted by John Chapman on May 12, 2008 at 5:04 AM
Well caught John
John :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 12, 2008 at 5:41 AM
John, you are such a perfectionist. There is only one patch of white that I would consider is a bit blown. A fine behavioural image and especially well caught considering it was shot through glass. Another good advert for that Sigma lens.
Robert
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 12, 2008 at 6:08 AM
Fine result John :toast:

Definately paid off, keeping your windows clean :smile:

Alan
Posted by Tim Munsey on May 12, 2008 at 7:38 AM
What a great shot, it's good to see it enjoying the sun, nice one.

Tim
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 12, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Hi John,

This is great! Wonderful image!
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Posted by John Robinson on May 12, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Thanks guys. Never been called a perfectionist before !! Yippee !!
Cheers
JR
Posted by jack chapman on May 12, 2008 at 11:43 AM
very nice bit of behaviour you've got there, got a wren around a feeding site that always seems to be doing this
Posted by eric weight on May 12, 2008 at 12:19 PM
That's an excellent capture. Can I have the phone number of your window cleaner?
Nice behaviour shot.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 12, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Nice one John, Any sign of young GSWs?

Austin
Posted by John Robinson on May 12, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Thanks !
Eric - are you after my wife's phone number ??
Dear oh dear ! :biggrin:
JR
Posted by Stuart McCrae on May 12, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Top shot sir! :toast:
Posted by Paula Graham on May 12, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Never mind, indeed. Interesting shot, not often seen.
Posted by eric weight on May 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Secret's out - whoops!
Posted by David Taylor on May 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM
I bet you have optical glass in your window frames. :biggrin: Excellent behavioural shot.

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