Redshank on a Stick

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Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 23, 2009 at 9:47 AM

A fairly common spring/summer sight in the Yorkshire Dales but they are usually rooting through mud for worms which doesn't make for the best shot. An early start a couple of days ago allowed me to grab this image from the car.

1D3 + 300mm + 2x TC ISO:200 1/500 sec @ f/8

Thanks for looking

Simon

Posted by Craig Jones on April 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

Nice light, great detail/comp, well done

Posted by Ray on April 23, 2009 at 10:26 AM

A typical shot of this species this time of year, well seen and taken.

don't forget those verticals.

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

Thanks Ray, having looked again at the series of images I took I think the vertical alignment is ok, wonky post, bird compensating

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on April 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

Nice quality image Simon

Posted by John Robinson on April 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Good one. The slanting post makes it in my view.
JohnR

Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 23, 2009 at 3:55 PM

I agree with John. Makes it for me too. A lovely shot.

Posted by PhilH on April 24, 2009 at 3:28 AM

Like this one lots....

Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 24, 2009 at 5:57 AM

Lovely shot, nice complimentary background, great pose too.

Posted by Terry Longley on April 24, 2009 at 6:51 PM

Really like this Simon, all the elements have come together to create a fine image.

Regards
Terry.