The Flock.... + repost

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ISO200, 1/500 @ f10, -1/3EV
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Hi,

After a change of plan for Saturday (loads of timber had washed up on the beach where I was originally going) Met up with Fran and Tony to try our luck at a site I had explored a couple of weeks earlier, plenty of birds but very flighty, despite try all we could it was looking like the three of us would be going home empty handed.

Then looking towards the horizon large flocks of birds were seen flying out and then back in to shore, so off we drove and came across what must be the largest high tide roost of waders I have witnessed in Kent, we stayed at the top of the beach and took advantage of the large numbers... needless to say we are planning further trips to try and get the images we have all been imagining since then...

All the best

Phil

So you spent all night stuffing shells for nowt - ahhhh lol..

Nice flock shot Phil - full of action

I'd have to take the buoy out though if it was my shot as the lumo-orange drags my eye - only my opinion though!

Nice one Phil!

Very nice Phil, really like how there is even space throughout the flock.

Danny

nice one Phil, like it but also feel the buoy could go as it is in an opening with no birds.

lea

Really nice, nice light too. I agree about the buoy.

Great shot

I dont mind the buoy

Hi..

Due to popular demand here is one without the buoy....

I dunno, you try to get this nice shot of a buoy floating in the sea and this flock of birds flies in front

All the best

Phil

Must be a first for me adding a repost.....

Ah yes, repost is much better. Somehow the image seems to flow more, and now I notice the patterns within the flock.

Nice work!

Yes i admit it is better

I thought you'd put the Buoy in to fill the gap!!!

Good stuff Phil
Now you've taken the buoy out stick a bird in !!
Both work OK for me.
JR

You forgot to mention the fish and chips were pretty good too!

The buoys did prove to be a bit of a problem. Really looking forward to the next time!

Tony.

There is a bird in there; 10 down 13 across that is saying, "Thank God he shifted that buoy, I thought I was going to hit it!"
Great flock shot Phil.
Robert

Oh yes the fish and chips were very nice! And the images are even nicer Phil It was a productive day in the end Looking forward to the next time as well.

Fran

Hello Phil.

Very nice flock shot. Like it better with out the buoy.

Very nice flock indeed Phil Prefer the repost too.

Dave

50/50 with me, as I can see merits in both.

What really worries me, is that I can't decide which one you were focusing on ??

Oh, by the way you missed the otherone, same level but to the left, or is that an ORANGE dust spot ???

Seriously, a very nice shot, well seen and taken.

P.S. Hope you had a hat on, just incase they swung around and flew overhead.

Hi Phil

Nice image in great light and I like the soft OOF coastal town on the other side of the bay which adds another dimension to the scene!

David

I also like the view of the coast in the background - a very nice image Phil.

Matt

Hi Phil i like the second picture.