Yet another Yellowhammer

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8 replies

Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM

The first time I have ever managed to get close enough to one for a half decent shot

D300
400mm 2.8
1/250 sec at f6.3 ISO 200 -0.67ev
Tripod set low
Back back and wet bum
Processed in NX2

Posted by Mark Davies on January 5, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Nice image Ian .These little suckers are hard to get perched at that site and aint as forward as the other species there so well done in the capture .

Posted by Lee Newman on January 5, 2010 at 5:07 PM

Good comp & BG. Nice bright colours & catchlight make this an appealing image.

Lee

Posted by Andy Snape on January 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM

Well worth the trouble Ian.

Posted by Des Ong on January 5, 2010 at 7:13 PM

Just a slither off the bottom Ian and you're there. Can't get over how bright these little birds are.

Des

Posted by Matt Cole on January 6, 2010 at 4:08 AM

a very welcome splash of colour and a nicely taken shot.

Matt

Posted by Kim Connolly on January 6, 2010 at 7:29 AM

Worth all the hardships, lovely shot!!

Posted by Mark Sisson on January 6, 2010 at 10:32 AM

Cracking lighting makes this well worthwhile.

Mark

Posted by David Taylor on January 6, 2010 at 6:12 PM

LIF (to avoid the ambiguity of BIF

). Very nice indeed.