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Lapwing in Snow

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Posted by Tom Smit on January 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Lapwing in Snow
I met this guy yesterday near an industrial complex in a meadow.

Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800Sec.
Av(Aperture Value) F5.0
Metering Modes Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 500.0 mm
Crop about 50% of the original

Hope you like this one better then the dead tree.

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Posted by Magnus Hird on January 6, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Really like the iridescence of the plumage Tom :smile:
Posted by Paul Hobson on January 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM
lovely shot, delightful cold aspect to it and good lighting.

Paul
Posted by John Arthur on January 7, 2009 at 3:35 AM
Nice comp nice colours and great exposure :toast:

John
Posted by Matt Cole on January 7, 2009 at 5:12 AM
it's a nice shot Tom, Lapwings are very attractive birds and I like the snowy background. I would have preferred a slightly lower viewpoint but I know that not everyone is in agreement on that point :smile:

Matt
Posted by Elliott Neep on January 7, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Agree with Matt on this, the lower angle would have been superb, but not always possible, I know. Lovely colour. Can't tell for sure but looks like the eye is out of focus, so a missed focus point or not enough DOF. Composition is good but a little tight on the LH side, could do with a little more space for framing. Much better than the dead tree :smile:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 7, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Nice picture with a fine composition. :smile:
Posted by Lee Newman on January 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM
A well exposed & very nice looking image. He looks like hes not enjoying the snow very much.

Lee