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Fieldfare

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Posted by Craig Churchill on December 14, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Fieldfare
Was hoping for large fluffy snow flakes but I think this works.
Taken from car during a rather heavy snow shower at one point it was so heavy I could'nt see the bird.

Nikon D2X,500F4AFS,IS0 400,1/60th f5,Beanbag

Thanks and Happy Christmas

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Justin on December 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
That's a stunner Craig. The bird and berries positively glow against the surroundings. The falling snow adds an extra dimension too.
Personally I'd crop a fraction off the bottom, just enough to exclude the whole of the green bit at the bottom. I think you'll still be left with ample room without getting the bottom edge too close to the berries.
:toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on December 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I like this alot-great light and colours

Dave
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 14, 2008 at 12:02 PM
This is a beautiful shot Craig. The berries and lichen add colours and the fieldfare looks great :smile:
Posted by John Robinson on December 14, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Good stuff Craig!
JohnR
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on December 14, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Wow it is fantastic to reach this quality in such bad conditions.
Brilliant, sharp and beautiful colors Craig.
Bertl
Posted by Des Ong on December 14, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Beautiful, lve the setting and colours :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 14, 2008 at 2:43 PM
The isolated Berries + green Lichen realy compliment the bird nicely. The snow an added bonus. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Drew Mellowship on December 14, 2008 at 5:09 PM
I would agree with the cropping idea, but other than that it's a stunner !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Ian Mason on December 14, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Great stuff! Superb colours, especially in the conditions. I agree about the crop.
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on December 14, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Really beautiful shot, I wouldn't crop.

Greg
Posted by eric weight on December 15, 2008 at 1:28 AM
Absolutely beautiful, I would agree with Justin's crop suggestion, but might nick a little off the right as well. Beautifully lit.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Robert Lawrence on December 15, 2008 at 4:52 AM
Absolutely stunning lighting on this one Craig. I too would go with a slight crop from bottom of frame.
Robert
Posted by jack chapman on December 15, 2008 at 11:54 AM
beautiful image, the colours and light are great on this, taking some off the bottom to just below the berry would look great,
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 15, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Stunning as is.. superb colour, lighting and detail.. You've used the weather to a great advantage. Nice one.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on December 15, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Beautiful picture Craig. :toast: