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Cirl Bunting

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Posted by Kim Connolly on March 28, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Cirl Bunting
Taken in France last week, totally unexpected when it appeared close to where I was sitting. Small crop, slight sharpenning.

Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 320
Shutter Speed Value = 10.63 TV
Aperture Value = 5 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Spot
C & C welcome
Posted by Edwin kats on March 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM
I think the light is a bit to harsh but I quite like this. Beautiful bird, good comp and sharp.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Ray on March 28, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Needs a head turn and that would lead to more space left and right.

Still a nice capture.
Posted by Craig Jones on March 28, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Nits said, i like the photo kim, well seen also!! well done :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Brian Davis on March 28, 2009 at 5:43 PM
I've never seen one and would give a body part for a shot like this so well done.
Posted by John Robinson on March 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Hi Kim
Very envious. Never seen one !
John
Posted by Dawn Monrose on March 29, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Nice shot, nits aside, a good detailed image!
Posted by Fran French on March 29, 2009 at 2:56 PM
A wonderful little bird, and how lucky you were to get it Kim.

Fran :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on March 30, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Well caught Kim. :toast: