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Whitethroat with Damselfly

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Posted by Ian Cook on June 11, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Whitethroat with Damselfly
Been a while since i posted anything here, and im not sure about this one, the nettle bottom right over its foot bothers me, but the rest of the shot outweighs it (for me anyway) just wondered what you guys think ?

Posted by David Sewell on June 12, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Nice shot of the bird with a male banded demoiselle. The nettle does not bother me, the only thing that does is that the bird is a little large within the frame for my personal taste. Beautifully exposed, and a nice background.

David
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 12, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Unexpected, great pose and comp.

Tim
Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 12, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Very nice shot well composed and exposed :smile:



I like em large :jump:





Ian
Posted by Dave Bartlett on June 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM
Nice action and great detail :toast:

Dave
Posted by Rob Howard on June 12, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Hi Ian,

Nettle covering the foot does not bother me, a nice pose on the bird and a great prey item, the BG is super. I do feel however, that it is not critically sharp, with the eye looking slighty soft, try a bit more USM.

Regards

Rob
Posted by David Kjaer on June 12, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Great behaviour image!

David :toast:
Posted by Lee Newman on June 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM
An excellent capture Ian. Great pose & comp.

Lee
Posted by eric weight on June 12, 2009 at 12:31 PM
I think we get too hung up on trivial details, its a lovely shot and the chances of repeating it without the foot being hidden are about nil. I would be chuffed to bits with it. I agree with Rob that it could stand a little more sharpening, but I wouldn't go mad with it. I like frame-fillers especially at 720 pixels. Lovely.

:toast: Eric
Posted by Justin on June 12, 2009 at 1:28 PM
A good image and the colourful prey makes it a bit more special. :cool:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on June 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM
A really nice image. Well done.
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Not every day you witness the taking of one of these. Good comp.
As suggested perhaps a small amount of sharpening around the head. :toast:

Major
Posted by Ian Cook on June 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM
thanks all for the comments :) ill have a look at giving a minor sharpen round the eye, im always wary of overcooking it and making it look awful, so tend to be a little over cautious.