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Nuthatch on log + Repost

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Posted by Matt Cole on November 13, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Nuthatch on log + Repost
A nuthatch on a fallen log.

Canon 40D with 400 5.6 lens, f6.3, 1/400, ISO 400.

Matt

Posted by John Robinson on November 13, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Nice one Matt.
Bit more of a slopey log would be good :smile:
Cheers
John
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 14, 2008 at 3:58 AM
I agree with John, the perch does tend to split the frame a bit too harshly. Funny thing is, I reckon if you turned it right round to the vertical so the log became a tree trunk, the split would look less obvious. JUst a thought.
Robert
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 14, 2008 at 4:00 AM
Hi Matt, if the little 'nodules' on the log are removed so they don't get in the way, ie the tail, plus (IMHO a little more USM) it might help? Plus, perhaps Johns suggestion too. However, having never had the opportunity to photograph one of these lovely birds you have the upper hand! Nice one :toast:

Steve
Posted by Lea Roberts on November 14, 2008 at 4:32 AM
nice shot matt, as stephen says shame about the bits of bark over the tail.
Posted by Barry Southon on November 14, 2008 at 4:33 AM
Matt

I also agree with John's comments and Robert has the answer IMHO.

A very nice capture.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne
Posted by Matt Cole on November 14, 2008 at 4:44 AM
thanks for the comments folks. I tend to agree about the log, although I think the answer in this instance is probably to find a sloping log rather than to rotate the image. If if flipped this on to the vertical I think the bird's pose would look unnatural.

I appreciate the comments and suggestions though.


Matt

Posted by John Chapman on November 14, 2008 at 7:29 AM
Super shot and a nice BG. :toast:
Posted by PhilH on November 14, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Agree with all that has been said... if you turn it so the log looks to be a tree the light will probably not look right...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on November 14, 2008 at 3:14 PM
right then, here's a bit of a slope for you. Final offer :biggrin:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on November 14, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Hi yes I like the repost better.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Magnus Hird on November 15, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Prefer the repost too Matt, very nice looking shot :smile:
Posted by Rene de Heer on November 16, 2008 at 6:36 AM
The repsot is super, lovely image !
Rene de Heer