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Reed Bunting

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Posted by Matt Cole on December 11, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Reed Bunting
A larger version is available here.


Canon 40D with 400 5.6 lens.

f6.3, 1/400, ISO 320.

All C+C appreciated.
Posted by Edwin kats on December 11, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Great shot. Bit of an unusual perch but very nice.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 11, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Another shot where the bird is very nicely lit. and Reed buntings arent ten a penny either. Not round here anyway. :toast:

Major.
Posted by John Robinson on December 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Nice shot.
JohnR
Posted by Dave Bartlett on December 11, 2008 at 6:29 PM
Really pops out from the background and nice to see one away from the usual clutter they like to perch in! There are 50-60 birds where I have been taking the pictures I have posted this week, but it has been unusual to see them perch away from the reeds like this.

Dave
Posted by PhilH on December 12, 2008 at 3:25 AM
As said a not the norm perch, but not wrong, a very nice image indeed, the head turn is just right.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 12, 2008 at 5:07 AM
Great shot Matt - not seen one at all this year :wavey:

Looking at the larger image it's a pity the perch runs OoF so quickly top left corner - but can't be helped I know :wink: :wink:
Posted by John Chapman on December 12, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Beautiful picture Matt. :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on December 13, 2008 at 4:30 AM
thanks for the comments folks :smile:

Matt
Posted by Justin on December 13, 2008 at 4:34 AM
Hi Matt,

This is very nice indeed. I like the way the whole of the bird including tail are all parallel to the perch and all in sharp focus.

:toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 13, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Nice one Matt, lovely and sharp. These are making regular appearances at the feeding station on the local reserve now :smile: