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Summer Visitor.

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Posted by keith mitchell on September 29, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Summer Visitor.
Male Redstart.
1/250sec
iso200.
spot M.
Nikon d200
Sigma 50-500.
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on September 29, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Wow, just beautiful,
I like it
Bertl
Posted by Rob Howard on September 29, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Hi Keith,

Thats a very nice portrait. Exposure looks good with detail in all areas. Only bit thats a bit distracting is the OoF white stem on the diagonal in the BG.

Regards

Rob
Posted by keith mitchell on September 29, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Rob i did wonder if anyone would pick up on your point,hope it doe's not spoil the picture to much.
Keith.
Posted by John Robinson on September 29, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Yes I remember this bird well Kieth. The one the sparrow hawk got in the end.
I love this picture and I've seen it many times. I agree the diagonal OOF stem is a bit distracting. You'll gave to work on it !! :frown: :frown:
Cheers
John
Posted by Paul Inglis on September 29, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Hi Keith,

Beautiful image!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 29, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Great shot only nit covered in the off white line but not too distracting :toast:





Ian
Posted by David Clapp on September 29, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Striking bird, very nice.
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 30, 2008 at 3:37 AM
Very nice picture of this beautiful bird :smile:. Well done.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM
A beautiful shot of the Redstart but for me the composition is compromised by the upright branch on the left.
Robert
Posted by keith mitchell on September 30, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Thanks to all for looking and comments.
Robert it's a bit unfortunate but birds tend to use which branch or perch they prefer and not always where the person with the camera would like them to be.

Keith.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 30, 2008 at 9:26 AM
I know what you mean Keith, they can be very inconsiderate on times!
Robert
Posted by Paula Graham on September 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Beautiful bird in nice setting...yes, I agree, they rarely position themselves to their best advantage.
Posted by Paul Ashton on September 30, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Lovely shot of a bird that is proving elusive to me. Couple of weeks ago one landed in a bush right next to me. Unfortunately he remained partially hidden by a branch. Oh well there's always another day.
Posted by Helge Sorensen on October 2, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Superb shot, with a great composition!