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Great Spotted (male)

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Posted by Lea Roberts on December 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM
been trying to get a decent shot of this for over a year now. this is the first time i have managed it, ok it may be a little big in the frame but i did'nt have time to take of my converter lol. thanks for looking

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Posted by David Sewell on December 8, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I am sure the little wotsits can tell when you put a converter on, and then come closer just to wind us up. Some lovely detail here, Lea, but as you say, a little large in the frame.

David
Posted by David Kjaer on December 8, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Hi Lea

Super light and detail, the BG, perch and pose are also very nice. Agree with David just a little large in the frame!

David :toast:
Posted by Ian Haskell on December 8, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Nits covered. Nice tone and lighting.

Ian
Posted by Maggie Campbell on December 8, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Better too big in the frame than too small. Nice detail and BG. :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on December 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Nice shot. As has been said -good toal gradation. Not always that easy with a GSW.
I always reckon though a horizontal perch with this bird looks odd ? No ? Maybe not :smile:
Good stuff
JohnR
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 9, 2009 at 6:25 AM
You're getting some really nice stuff Lea and I hope that i can free some time to come visit soon..! :wink: Some super detail on this one and good light caught at the right moment. Slightly large in the frame but nonetheless better than anything I have.

Brett :toast: :toast: