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Every man needs....

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Posted by Jon Galt on October 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Every man needs....
a hobby!

Found this beauty on the Isle of Sheppey yesterday hunting what was an abundance of dragonflies. I was working from the car and I was lucky that it perched within reach a couple of times.

1D mkiin 500 1.4x F8 1/640 iso 100
Posted by Mark Green on October 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Stunning really like this, i dont have any nits with this pic. would like this in my collection

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Mark.G
Posted by Rob McEwen on October 11, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Gorgeous, lovely background and fantastic bird

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 11, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Cracking image Jon and like the title too :biggrin:
Posted by David Sewell on October 11, 2009 at 2:03 PM
There are a lot of hobbies around Kent this autumn, but this is one of the finest pictures I have seen of one, Jon.

David

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Posted by Matt Cole on October 11, 2009 at 2:09 PM
that's a beauty, lovely lighting.

Matt
Posted by Tim Munsey on October 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM
What a smart bird, nice one.

Tim
Posted by Mark Davies on October 11, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Smart take.
Posted by Barry Southon on October 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Jon

A splendid capture just right.
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Posted by PhilH on October 11, 2009 at 4:02 PM
How come I can never get these and I live ten minutes away.....

Super image of a great bird, green with envy....

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Posted by David Taylor on October 11, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Great subject against an excellent BG. Well done indeed.

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Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Beautiful shot Jon. A question, do you cover youself when you shoot from
the car? I mean that he cant see you silhuette.
Thanks
:wavey: Bertl
Posted by Brian Davis on October 11, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Beautiful shot, best Hobby I've seen for a long while. well done.
Posted by Liam Pauling on October 11, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Brilliant shot, the best I have seen of this bird :biggrin: :biggrin:

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 11, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Great bird and background :toast:
Posted by Jon Galt on October 11, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for all the comments. Bertl I've found that I can work with just a beanbag on the window as long as I don't make any sudden movements. For this one the bird landed behind me so I had to reverse as close as I dare and shoot over the passenger seat and out the back window. My wife was in the passenger seat and found herself sharing it with a chattering Canon - she suffers for my art! I'd say I was lucky but you make your own luck.

Regards

Jon
Posted by John Robinson on October 11, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Excellent!
JR
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 12, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Beautiful shot. :smile:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 12, 2009 at 3:23 AM


Superb shot Jon :toast:

Andy...
Posted by Graham Goddard on October 12, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Super shot.

I've found Sheppey most productive too, but have never managed anything quite as good as this ! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Marcus Conway on October 12, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Stunning. Can't say I am not a bit green about this one though! :toast:
Posted by Fran French on October 12, 2009 at 1:06 PM
I can only echo the above comments. Great light and detail, love it!

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Posted by Danny Green on October 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Bloody hell what a shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastico!!!!!!!!!!!!

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on October 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Ah that is just sublime! The rich colours, the arrogant pose, the background - all combine to make a wonderful image.
Posted by David Kjaer on October 14, 2009 at 4:26 AM
A little gem Jon!

David :toast: