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Has he gone yet ?

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Redwing from last Saturday

Nikon D300
400mm 2.8 with 1.4 TC
1/400 sec ISO 360


Cheers :toast:

Ian
Posted by Ray on January 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Sorry not for me, there is just something which just doesn’t sit right, perhaps its the extend of the OOF habitat, which I think does have an unnatural look to it. Not as I see the world.

But I’m sure I’m in a minority of 1.
Posted by Nigel Blake on January 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM
This is pretty good to say the least, I like the low POV, it is the sort of view a fellow Redwing might get of another member of its flock, and the alert posture is great; my only reservation is that there is not enough room at the bottom of frame for the virtual feet and legs behind the OOF grass, other than that I like it.
Posted by John Robinson on January 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Most of my redwing views have been like this this year and believe me I've had a few !
Like it, although for me its a bit contrasty. Concept fine though.
JR
Posted by PhilH on January 29, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Agree about the contrast here... but a super concept that will make a great image....

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 29, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Like the image, a little work in the processing would improve it.
Robert
Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 29, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Thanks for the comments, I will go away and work on it :toast:


Ian
Posted by Ian Mason on January 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM
I agree - less contrast and it will work well.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on January 29, 2009 at 4:51 PM
I think this could be really nice with a bit more post processing! As mentioned, less contrast, perhaps a little extra warmth and some more sharpening. The oof background and surroundings give a painterly feel. The eye-contact with the bird is great.