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Siskin at pool ( Not Bence style)

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Posted by John Robinson on April 20, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Siskin at pool ( Not Bence style)
Its good to try new ideas but I think the simple approach such as just photographing the bird as it is in a completely natural situation ( and this one is )is sometimes more rewarding. Just to get them as they really are is sometimes good. ( You also know my views on low angle etc,)Each to their own.
Usual pool set up
D200 Sigma 100-300 80th @f8 iso 640
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Des Ong on April 20, 2009 at 6:58 PM
I agree, and this is a good example. I really like the comp, pose and certainly the setting. Nice one.
Posted by Brian Davis on April 20, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Nice shot John. Nice setting and lovely bird to boot.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 21, 2009 at 3:18 AM
Very nice John. The bird is well set off against the water surface too.

Dave
Posted by PhilH on April 21, 2009 at 3:28 AM
Like this John... the OOF foliage at the top frames the bird very nicely...

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Posted by Fran French on April 21, 2009 at 8:22 AM
A super setting John and a delightful image.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 21, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Great feather detail and clarity in this shot.
Siskins are such beautiful birds!

Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Barry Southon on April 21, 2009 at 9:19 AM
John

As is every time for me too. A very nice shot. I have tried to emulate your set up through the window just awaiting the right visitors.

Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by Chris O'Reilly on April 21, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Hi John

Once again your water feature has come up with the goods in terms of species - as usual it is well photographed too.
If I had the verity of species visiting you evidently have I think I'd be itching to try different creative approaches, not necessarily the 'Bence approach' but maybe slow-shutter speed bathing at least.
Anyway, nice shot and as you say "each to their own".

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 21, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Lovely shot, so much detail on the bird!
Posted by Richard Peters on April 21, 2009 at 2:23 PM
A nice shot. I agree with Chris though, with that much variety of species visiting I'd make the most of it by trying out some new approaches to how you capture them. Incredibly jealous of all your visitors!! :biggrin:
Posted by John Robinson on April 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Thanks all
Chris
I have loads of slow shutter stuff due to bad light and most people say they would be nice a bit sharper ! :wink:
I'll rake some out, but most are binned .
Cheers
johnR
Posted by Lee Newman on April 21, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Superb colours & nice details.
Good looking image.

Lee
Posted by Andrew Stagg on April 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Lovely shot John, for your next creative challenge, you could try photographing the birds from under the water :biggrin:

Andrew
Posted by Mark Sisson on April 23, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Classic shot, pose and good composition John.

Mark

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Posted by Danny Green on April 23, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Hello John

As you know I shoot very low and for me I like it so thats why I do it but here is a classic example of it working from shooting from a higher angle, it works and this is a very nice shot especially the way you have framed the bird with the foilage. Great shot.

Danny :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on April 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Thanks all.
Comments appreciated.
John R