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Posted by Tim Gregory on November 26, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Taken in the summer.
I really thought about this shot, most people were interested in the aggressive poses and fancy tuft.
This particular bird was nursing 2 chicks and after most people had left for the boat, it seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet.
I quite like it Tim. That green eye is amazing isn't it. Sorry I missed you at DN on the weekend. Saw plenty of hares but as I expected, no photo opportunities.
Robert
Posted by Rene de Heer on November 26, 2008 at 10:26 AM
I like a lot as it is different. Well exposed, i would tone down the greenish blob behind the bird
Rene de Heer
Works for me, an excellent close up. well seen and taken.
Posted by Cliff Young on November 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Tim, as others have said, it is a different perspective but very effective - like it a lot!
Posted by Barry Southon on November 26, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Tim
I likle it very nice and so different.
Barry
Eastbourne
Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 26, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Works for me too - the eye is the draw, but I really like the pattern of the feathers.
Mark
Posted by Paul Thomas on November 26, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I like it. That eye really draws you into the image.
Paul
Posted by Craig Nash on November 26, 2008 at 1:21 PM
I really like it. The green of the eye is spectacular and the yellow so complemetary.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on November 26, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Excellent shot! Fantastic details and that eye is amazing!! The colour of the background is beautiful and really complements all the colours in the bird.
Posted by Guy Rogers on November 26, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Hello Tim.
Nice closeup.
The eye and the touch of yellow really work well together, with some nice feather detail as well.
Posted by Ben Simmonds on November 26, 2008 at 5:15 PM
love this my kind of thing, personally i would crop in alot more show the eye and a few feathers, i think the BG is maybe unessesary?
Discussion
14 repliesI really thought about this shot, most people were interested in the aggressive poses and fancy tuft.
This particular bird was nursing 2 chicks and after most people had left for the boat, it seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet.
1D MkIII
300 F2.8 @ F7.1
ISO 640
1/320
-1.0 EV
Robert
Rene de Heer
I likle it very nice and so different.
Barry
Eastbourne
Mark
Paul
Nice closeup.
The eye and the touch of yellow really work well together, with some nice feather detail as well.