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Turning the stone or is it a Mussel?

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Posted by Major Gilbert on November 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Turning the stone or is it a Mussel?
Usual set up on Gitzo at low level.
Always find Turnstones never seem to come out sharp enough but well pleased with this effort.

Major.
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 30, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Just got to say one thing really - this is about as good as it gets :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Nash on November 30, 2008 at 1:22 PM
I really like this as well. Only nit is the rock behind its bum!!
Posted by Rob Howard on November 30, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Hi Major,

Very good indeed. It would be a good shot of a Turnstone on it's own but having it doing something it is named for is excellent. Not sure if it a Stone or a Mussel.

Great shot thanks for sharing

Regards

Rob


PS I had to cancel my trip to Norfolk as my youngest daughter had a bad chest infection
Posted by Cliff Young on November 30, 2008 at 1:24 PM
I agree with Andy - about as good as it gets. Perfect lighting and excellent definition. :toast: Cliff
Posted by Matt Cole on November 30, 2008 at 3:20 PM
a flawless image Major, great stuff.

Matt
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Simply superb!
Robert
Posted by Paul Hillion on November 30, 2008 at 3:47 PM
First class shot :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on November 30, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Top shot :toast: :toast: :toast: One of my favourite birds and great to see one doing what it's meant to !!

Dave
Posted by David Kjaer on November 30, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Hi Major

Great all round image - really like it!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on November 30, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Hi Major

Very high standard - great behaviour capture.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by David Sewell on November 30, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Major,

This image is in a class of its own. Superb work.

David
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on November 30, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Excellent! The low angle and the lighting really make the shot.
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 1, 2008 at 2:49 AM
Wonderful behavioural shot :smile: :smile: I like the low angel very much!
Posted by Barry Southon on December 1, 2008 at 5:06 AM
Major

They don't come any better. First Class.

Barry :wink:
Posted by John Chapman on December 1, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Well caught Major. :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 1, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Very nice indeed Major, is it actually perching on that bit of weed..? The detail and behaviour captured here all makes for a wonderful shot.

Brett :smile:
Posted by Ray on December 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM
A cracking shot, nothingmore to say.
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 1, 2008 at 9:54 AM
That bit of weed is Samphire Brett and if you look closely the other leg is on the floor.
If it sat on that it would flatten it. :biggrin:

Major.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on December 1, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Great capture!! Great behaviour shot, and really nice colours too.

:toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 1, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Gorgeous, really like how the water is reflecting the bird and sky :smile: