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Posted by Rene de Heer on July 20, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Roller
I dont know how many images i took but even though i could see him coming from afar, it was just not easy to get them in focus, so a lot my images disappeared in the bin. This is one of the (in my opinion) sharp ones.

Nikon D3
Nikon 4.0/500
FF
Gitzo tripod
Jobu Black Widow
Posted by David Taylor on July 20, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Very well caught indeed Rene. Sharp enough for me, and it stands out well against good BG.

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 20, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Hi Rene

I prefer the D300 for birds in flight over the D3, Where was this taken? Looks sharp to me-lovely birds

All the best

Dave :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Lovely image, stunning colours on the bird,well caught :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on July 20, 2009 at 5:09 PM
The lighting conditions seem quite harsh, but you have done well to get a difficult shot.

David

:toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 20, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Like this a lot Rene:smile:

I'm hoping to try and get some decent lilac-breasted shots in a month or so's time
Posted by David Kjaer on July 20, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Hi Rene

You don't see many of this species in flight - great capture!

David :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 21, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Very nice capture, Rene. :smile:
Posted by Justin on July 21, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Well captured Rene. :toast: :cool:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 21, 2009 at 5:50 AM


One of my favorite birds Rene, I'd settle for just seeing one never mind photographing one, excellent capture.

Andy...
Posted by John Robinson on July 21, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Good stuff.
JohnR
Posted by Colin Preston on July 21, 2009 at 6:19 AM
A well caught flight shot and with prey super stuff.
Posted by Paul Inglis on July 21, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Lovely image Rene!
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on July 21, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Nice one Rene, looks sharp enough to me too and great eye contact.

Cheers
Simon :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 21, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Well caught squire - and FYI I'm certain Dave is right about the D3/D300.

My present feeling is that the D3 drives the AF slightly faster than a D300 but with less accuracy.
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Very fine Job Rene,
fantastic timing,
I like the colors, never seen this bird
:toast:
Bertl
Posted by Ian Haskell on July 21, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Sumptous! whatever that means. Love it!

Ian
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 22, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Hi Rene a very very nice image.

Phil.

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Posted by Brett Lewis on July 22, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Rene, another nice bit of work from you.. A great capture..

Brett :toast: