The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Posted by Paul King on September 1, 2008 at 8:54 PM

Well whilst waiting for the 600 from repair been busy doing nothing over the school hols,,, darn them.
Just one from the other day

D300
Metering: Spot
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
Ev Bias: -2/3
F Number: 7.1
Focal Length: 600mm
ISO: 400
Exif Contrast: Normal
Exif Saturation: Normal
Exif Sharp: Low
Lens: 300mm F/2.8

Thanks for looking

Posted by Dawn Monrose on September 2, 2008 at 4:06 AM

What an unusual shot! Don't think I've ever seen a shot like it before, well caught!!

I quite like the comp, looking into the space, but think it's a little tight on the left. Really interesting shot, great pose and love the expression on his face!! Looks like a young one?

Great work!

Posted by Paul Gibbs on September 2, 2008 at 4:27 AM

Nice Paul, i've heard of Jays doing this, but never seen it. Good behaviour shot.

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 2, 2008 at 4:38 AM

Very interesting behavioural shot. I like it a lot, but I agree with Dawn that it is a little tight on the left. The expression of the bird's face is great though.

Posted by Kim Connolly on September 2, 2008 at 4:55 AM

This is a fabulous shot anbd I love the composition; for me - just perfect!!

Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 2, 2008 at 5:26 AM

An excellent behavioural shot. Agree about LHS but it's a minor nit for me.
Robert.

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on September 2, 2008 at 1:50 PM

Very good timing Paul,
the open beak and the little flower,
I like this shot.
Bertl

Posted by Barry Southon on September 2, 2008 at 10:19 PM

Paul

What a unique pose well caught.

Barry

Kansas / Eastbourne

Posted by eric weight on September 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM

Top shot, really good behaviour and nice realistic colours to my eye.

Eric

Posted by jack chapman on September 4, 2008 at 2:06 PM

great behavioural shot to have, and i don't know if i've seen many other anting shots, not sure about the squarish comp though