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Whitethroat

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Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 2, 2008 at 3:38 AM
Whitethroat
A bit of a grab shot from saturday, whilst hurrying to catch my bus home!!

Only time for a few frames, and this is the least cluttered.

The high sun was a bit of a pain, leaving the chest in shadow, and although almost full frame, ive needed a touch of noise ninja in that area!

D2h
400mm @f8
tc-16a
1/1600
iso 400
incident

Alan
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 2, 2008 at 4:24 AM
Nice pose Alan. They are busy little birds aren't they. I had a bit of luck with one of these on saturday evening. Will post some later.
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 2, 2008 at 4:36 AM
Now I really like this Alan - the pose in typical Whitethroat but very 'off the norm'. :toast: :toast:

I do think a bit more space at the top and a bit less on the right would be a bit better, or maybe even a portrait crop if you have the image area on the raw file.

It's a real cracker though - very nice :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2008 at 5:17 AM
I like this. As has been said - typical Whitethroat pose.
JR
Posted by Elliott Neep on June 2, 2008 at 5:54 AM
A different view, certainly. The jury is out in my mind. I don't dislike it, but I think the green blobs bottom-left, lack of room above the bird, and harsh light detract from what could have been a very special photograph indeed. Sometimes these things just conspire against us. Worth persevering with! :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on June 2, 2008 at 6:13 AM
a very nice pose Alan and the eye is lovely and sharp. Looks good for a grab shot!

Matt
Posted by Paul Inglis on June 2, 2008 at 7:16 AM
Hi Alan,

This is a stunning grab shot! Awesome pose!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by tony flashman on June 2, 2008 at 7:21 AM
Good eye contact/detail, and as said above with a little work will make a very nice image.

Tony :toast:
Posted by Tim Taylor on June 2, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Love it. Sometimes the best ones are the grab shots in my opinion. They're a bit less perfect but might hold more excitement particularly when it was a memorable encounter. If the only reason you take pictures is for sale then I guess it's a different matter.

Tim :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Wow, great eye contact, did you show him/her your pic?
Lovely stuff.

Tim