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Rock Pipit ?

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 5, 2008 at 2:53 AM
Rock Pipit ?
I believe this is a Rock Pipit but I'm happy to be corrected. Taken on a local beach last saturday. There are a pair rattling around down there and on the previous two evenings were posing right in front of me and even chasing our dogs around. Of course, I didn't have a camera then. On saturday this was the only half decent shot I could get. It's a pity about the head turn as I couldnt get a catchlight.
30D
Sigma 500
exp: 1/1500 @f5.6 iso 320.
C&C welcome as always.
Posted by Craig Nash on June 5, 2008 at 3:45 AM
Rock Pipit it is.
Posted by Tim Taylor on June 5, 2008 at 4:00 AM
Looks like one to me. They seem to be quite approachable birds and great fun to watch. This is a nicely composed picture but it's a shame as you say that it's head wasn't turned a little more to catch the light.

Tim :toast:
Posted by Charles R Kerr on June 5, 2008 at 4:14 AM
Yes Robert I see are a bird man nothing wrong with that though Cobber Mine is wild flowers native to the bush Down Under.
Posted by Daniel Read on June 5, 2008 at 5:07 AM
Hi Robert,

Lovely shot, the background and rock colours complement the subject very nicely. As you say, a bit more lighting in the face would have improved it, but it's still definitely a keeper.

Cheers,

Dan
Posted by Elliott Neep on June 5, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Agree with Daniel. Good setting for a Rock Pipit. :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on June 5, 2008 at 6:52 AM
Hi Robert,

Fancy that a Pipit sitting on a rock! :biggrin: Lovely Rock Pipit image! A classic!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by jack chapman on June 5, 2008 at 12:59 PM
very nice setting and plenty sharp too