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European Stonechat-Saxicola rubicola

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 8, 2008 at 8:11 AM
European Stonechat-Saxicola rubicola
Here's another from my recent trip to the UK. This little fellow kept flying out in front of me so i decided to take his photograph.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: F 7
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -1 /3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 640
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 1.4 TC
Focal length:1092 mm (incl. crop factor)
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
Bibble Pro/Adobe Photoshop CS4

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Posted by Ray on December 8, 2008 at 8:30 AM
I think I would prefer this as a vertical, even to the extent of cropping the left and adding "canvas" at the top.

even considering the above, this is still a cracking little shot. Nice one.
Posted by Paul Inglis on December 8, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Hi Jeroen,

Lovely shot of a Male! I like it as presented!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barrie Harwood on December 8, 2008 at 9:12 AM
I agree with Paul's comment. The shape of the perch almost 'tells' you that this has to be landscape.

Far be it for me to tell you anything Jeroen :wink:, but it does seem a little 'bright' to me or it might simply just my taste. In any event, a beautiful photograph well captured and presented

Barrie :smile:
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 8, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Very nice indeed Jeroen. Saw one of these for the first time a week ago, just need to find it again with a camera! :smile:
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 8, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Hi Jeroen,

All the colours compliment each other really well here - nice shot.

:toast:

Mark
Posted by John Robinson on December 8, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Excellent picture..
I feel you would have a job to crop this any other way.
JohnR
Posted by Elliott Neep on December 8, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Very nice, Jeroen. You always manage to get the most flattering backgrounds! Sorry I wasn't able to meet up with you and Paul in Norfolk. Hope the weather behaved!
:toast: :wavey:
Posted by Colin Pickett on December 8, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Hi Jeroen
I think the crops fine as is, love the detail and BG.

Nice one :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 8, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Wonderful bird and setting. I like the landscape crop. Well done matey.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 8, 2008 at 7:12 PM


Sweet shot Jeroen, great colours.

Andy...
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 9, 2008 at 2:21 AM
Wonderful shot, Jeroen. Very nice settting with lovely colours :smile: :smile: