Posted by Lea Roberts on December 28, 2008 at 9:08 AM
really nice shot andy like it
small nit i think a different f stop so the back end of the bird was more in focus but nothing to worry about thats just me.
Posted by Fran French on December 28, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Love this one Andy. Excellent detail and catchlight, wish I had more success with these.
Fran
Posted by John Robinson on December 28, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Andrew
The bird is absolutely spot on, but I am starting to worry a bit about mossy perches. I know I,ve done it myself. It seem ok with birds that feed low down or nest there like Coal Tits or Wrens, for example, but somehow I don't think it fits with Nuttys. I reckon a nice knotty stump is more in keeping.
Thats only my personal opinion. Still a great shot.
Cheers
John
Posted by Billy Fairburn on December 28, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Hi Andrew,
Fantastic shot! I might crop a little from the bottom, but thats just personal preference.
Posted by Paul Ashton on December 28, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Wonderful detail and good composition.
Paul
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 28, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Thanks for the comments guys
Hi John, I'll be out at first light in search of a nice knotty stump While were talking stumps, I'm having no luck in attracting GSW's to my feeding site and after viewing your recent shots, do GSW's prefer Silver Birch ?
Andy...
Posted by Tom Smit on December 28, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Hi Andy,
Great shot nice compo.
Posted by John Robinson on December 28, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Hi Andrew
I,ve sent you a PM
Woodies no problem.
JohnR
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 29, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Lovely shot again Andy, far better than any I managed today of these guys (they didn't want to stray from the birdtable!)
Posted by Lee Newman on December 31, 2008 at 4:57 AM
Discussion
10 repliesAnother Nuthatch, this time on a more natural looking perch, thanks for looking.
Converted in DPP / Processed in CS2 ( Cropped )
1D3, 500F4IS+1.4T/c, Gitzo1325, Wimberley v2
1/320th @ F5.6 -2/3rds E/comp iso1000
All comments welcome
Andy...
small nit i think a different f stop so the back end of the bird was more in focus but nothing to worry about thats just me.
Fran
The bird is absolutely spot on, but I am starting to worry a bit about mossy perches. I know I,ve done it myself. It seem ok with birds that feed low down or nest there like Coal Tits or Wrens, for example, but somehow I don't think it fits with Nuttys. I reckon a nice knotty stump is more in keeping.
Thats only my personal opinion. Still a great shot.
Cheers
John
Fantastic shot! I might crop a little from the bottom, but thats just personal preference.
Paul
Thanks for the comments guys
Hi John, I'll be out at first light in search of a nice knotty stump
Andy...
Great shot nice compo.
I,ve sent you a PM
Woodies no problem.
JohnR
Lee