Posted by Andy Bate on January 2, 2009 at 11:54 AM
One from Marshside today, the weather was glourious first thing but soon clouded over, ah well, try again tomorrow
Nikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
tripod/sidekick
bag hide
ISO 200
1/320th @ f4.5
RAW
PP in Bibble and CS3
Thanks
Andy
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 2, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Damn ringers
Might be an idea to get rid of the sticky-up bits
Posted by Magnus Hird on January 2, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Was just thinking the same as Andy - about the rings, not sure if its just me but over the last week or so there seem to have been a lot more ringed birds posted than usual - are the ringers hyperactive at this time?
But regardless I like the shot, maybe a bit off the left for me
Posted by John Robinson on January 2, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Lovely shot.
maybe the grass stem near the foot is a little distracting - but only the more you look at it.
JohnR
PS The ringers like to give the birds presents at this time of year.
Sounds like the cloud cover was a blessing really, at least as far as contrast and exposure issues go.
I like how he's stood on top of the little mound. Shame about the ironware on the leg.
Posted by Lee Newman on January 3, 2009 at 5:24 AM
Nice image, it couldnt have stood in a better place & been raised up has made the bird stand out well against the background.
Discussion
5 repliesNikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
tripod/sidekick
bag hide
ISO 200
1/320th @ f4.5
RAW
PP in Bibble and CS3
Thanks
Andy
Might be an idea to get rid of the sticky-up bits
But regardless I like the shot, maybe a bit off the left for me
maybe the grass stem near the foot is a little distracting - but only the more you look at it.
JohnR
PS The ringers like to give the birds presents at this time of year.
JohnR
I like how he's stood on top of the little mound. Shame about the ironware on the leg.
Lee