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Waxwing

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Posted by Lea Roberts on January 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Spent a few days with tony this weekend and this is one of the shots i came back with. Thanks for having me mate.

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Posted by Justin on January 5, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Bet you're pleased with this. Excellent result.

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 5, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Some great waxwing images coming out of the UK lately, This is lovely-nice soft light,raised crest and very good composition

Dave :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on January 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Great shot Lea, I'd be very happy with this :smile:
Posted by Scott Tilley on January 5, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Never even seen one of these in Nottinghamshire. Love the beautiful pastel colours.

Scott
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 5, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Nice work Lea, I think you can be truly proud of this one.. The time spent with these birds was well worth every effort. Great to have spent time with you and "Ye Olde Fella" over those days and look forward to catching up again soon.

All the best,

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on January 6, 2009 at 2:46 AM
an excellent shot, certainly one to be pleased with.

Matt
Posted by Ian Andrews on January 6, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Nice one Lea. Sorry I never got to see you over the weekend. :frown:
New year's resolution eh!!? :wink:

Ian
Posted by Graeme Lee on January 6, 2009 at 3:26 AM
Very nice Lea. Never seen one of these :frown:

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Posted by PhilH on January 6, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Now that is a nice one....

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on January 6, 2009 at 4:28 AM
Lea

A superb shot great detail.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne
Posted by David Sewell on January 6, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Nice one, Lea. Now all we need to see is one of those snow buntings!

David
Posted by Ian Hay on January 6, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Very nice image, well done

Ian
Posted by Fran French on January 6, 2009 at 12:44 PM
A real beauty Lea. Who knows, I may meet you there next year!

Fran :toast:
Posted by Gary Beers on January 6, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Very nice! How much did you have to pay him for a pose like that? :biggrin:
Posted by Colin Pickett on January 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Hi Lea
This is a very nice image of a Waxwing one of the best I've seen this year, the soft light has really brought out the detail.

Nice one :toast: :toast:
Posted by Lea Roberts on January 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM
thank you all for your comments

david, might post one of the snow buntings next :smile:
ian, will probably be down again in the spring if all goes well see you soon mate
fran, would be great to meet you there next year (roll on next year) :wink:
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM
What a fantastic looking bird :cool:

And a cracking shot aswell :toast:
Posted by Colin Crowdey on January 7, 2009 at 3:28 PM
nice plain and simple shot works very well, love the muted pastel colours, and no berries !!

cheers

Colin