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Displaying Pheasant

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Posted by JMACTAVISH on May 15, 2009 at 7:25 AM
A few others here have shown some very good pheasant shots they got whilst out pursuing other species.
This is one I got while out looking for pheasants.

I'm pretty stumped as to what to do with this one. It's not really a wall hanger, nor is it really a good descriptive shot and it certainly doesn't fit the normal shooting magazine style.


1D3
400mm
1/125th
f2.8
ISO 100
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on May 15, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Don't worry about what to do with it John, just admire it!!
This is easily one of the most appealing shots of a pheasant displaying I've seen - the wing blur gives the image an 'arty' quality.
Top shot.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 15, 2009 at 8:03 AM
A very appealing image John - the head and beak look slightly oversharp and contrasty (and I do mean slightly) but the wing action is superb.

If it were mine (oh I wish!) I'd have another go at processing it - but I'm being super-picky really :wink:

Very nice and appealing image :wavey:
Posted by Craig Jones on May 15, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Beautiful john, seen this on another forum, love the wing blur and colours and the side light is very nice :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Des Ong on May 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM
I really like this shot John, well done. :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Richard Peters on May 15, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Very different, I like it alot :toast:
Posted by Peter Cairns on May 15, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I echo 100% what Chris OR says above - brilliant. Don't worry about pigeon-holing it.

Pete
Posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 15, 2009 at 1:20 PM
very original, I like it a lot! I'd hang this on my wall : :wink: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on May 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Agree with Chris just enjoy it,great capture.
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Keith.
Posted by john macpherson on May 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
This isnt just a bird picture this is a piece of art. I love the way the neck and head appear to be emerging from the blur of feather - this is real phoenix stuff - and set against that excellent background its just spot on. Hats off to you John!
Posted by Larry Reitz on May 15, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Wow! I agree with all of the above. Interesting how we are our own toughest critics and sometimes just over think an image. This one is excellent.
Larry Reitz
Posted by Andrew Stagg on May 16, 2009 at 4:04 AM
As said a piece of art - print it really big!
One of the best pheasant shots I have ever seen.
Best

Andrew
Posted by Drew Mellowship on May 16, 2009 at 6:10 AM
I think it's excellent, On a personal note, I would like to process a little more to bring out what seems to be, a nice orange glow. This has loads of potential if your willing to give some time too it. It really is an excellent shot !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 16, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Agree with the above comments,certainly got the X factor............superb shot John

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Posted by Graham Goddard on May 16, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Very very nice indeed John :toast: :toast: