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Reed Warbler

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Posted by Kim Connolly on August 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Reed Warbler
Taken from a Hide above the reeds - this was the closest I could get. C & C welcome

50d+400mmf5.6
Exposure Time = 1/640"
Aperture priority
ISO = 400
f 5.6
Posted by jack chapman on August 12, 2009 at 4:00 PM
lovely setting and the pose is excellent too, unfortunately it looks like the focus is on the leaf in front which spoils it really
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 12, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Yes it does seem a little soft on the head Jack, I tried to sharpen it a bit but was frightened of overdoing it!! The hide was quite some distance from the bird, and believe it or not - quite high up! Still, guess my aim will have to improve!¬
Posted by Simon Litten on August 12, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Love the composition and pose. Its always a nightmare getting the focus spot on when shooting through reeds, especially when its windy!
Thanks for sharing.

Simon
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 12, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Lovely shot Kim nits already covered. :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on August 12, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Still a very nice image though. I think the focus on the rain drops works very well,

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Craig Jones on August 13, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Lovely detail,great BG and colours,very nice image :wink: :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on August 13, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Good one. I like the framing with the leaves.
John
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 13, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Very nice Kim.. Jack has picked up on the only nit but otherwise a very nice attempt.

good work.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 13, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Very many thanks - and not too many nits either! :biggrin:
Posted by Tom_W on August 13, 2009 at 3:26 PM
The composition is good, and the contrast been the blue and green striking.
Posted by Ian Mason on August 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM
You have to look closely to see the nit - it's a lovely image despite it. Colours are great.