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Solo Canada in flight

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5 replies
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 11, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Just given the new glass a workout this afternoon, and my left arm biceps while I was at it. :biggrin:

Common subject to some - gold dust to me, I love 'em!

Techs:
D300
200-400 f4 G VR @ 270mm
ISO 400
1/2500 @ f5.6 -1/3EV
AF-C Dynamic 51 point 3D
Matrix metering
VR - Active
Full frame

PP CaptureNX

As ever folks thanks for looking :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on September 12, 2008 at 2:43 AM
very nicely composed Andy, you've done very well to avoid clipping the wings with the bird this large in the frame.

Matt
Posted by David Taylor on September 12, 2008 at 4:24 AM
Great comp, a very nice angle of the subject and dihedral on the wing tips as well.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Justin on September 12, 2008 at 12:41 PM
A fine shot Andy :toast:
Posted by jack chapman on September 13, 2008 at 10:13 AM
very nice pose, seems a little dark though
Posted by keith mitchell on September 13, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Andy another flying bird very well taken.

Cheers Keith.