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Whooper blizzard

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Posted by Nigel Blake on January 11, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Another from several visits to the fens around the Welney, Pymoor & Manea area to document the Whoopers and farmland, its not that visible at this size, but it was snowing hard!

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Posted by Jeremy on January 11, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Another great, atmospheric shot, Nigel. Only (minor) nit for me is the two rearmost birds being almost touching. Maybe you could consider cloning out the backmost bird?
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on January 11, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Hey Nigel

I really like this and am surprised it hasn't been commented on more. It's a beautiful scene with wonderful gentle lighting and full of interesting aspects for the eye to enjoy, really nice image.

Cheers

Andy
Posted by David Kjaer on January 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Wonderful image that speaks volumes - love it!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on January 12, 2010 at 1:44 AM
Really atmospheric love it!!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 12, 2010 at 1:51 AM
Very atmospheric indeed. I lke it very much.
Posted by eric weight on January 12, 2010 at 4:06 AM
Lots going on there and I like it very much.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Mark Davies on January 12, 2010 at 4:21 AM
I like it too . Perhaps a reframe to the left pulling the barn on a third ?I agree that the rear swan should go.
Posted by Andy Bate on January 12, 2010 at 4:35 AM
nice image, like to see a bigger version i think theres a bewick or two in there!
Posted by David Sewell on January 12, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Reminds me of a Peter Scott painting. Lovely shot.

David
Posted by Nigel Blake on January 12, 2010 at 4:52 AM
Many thanks all; any other framing would have meant either a bungalow or a derelict Ford Transit in the shot!
Posted by Craig Jones on January 12, 2010 at 5:08 AM
Love the image and the different sizes,shapes,distances between the Whoopers,very nice Nigel :wink: :wavey: leave as shot :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Major Gilbert on January 12, 2010 at 7:27 AM
Like the activity in this one Nigel. Much better than the singular bird flying over + the addition of the surroundings including the old barn.

Major.
Posted by Matt Cole on January 12, 2010 at 8:20 AM
that's really nice Nigel, particularly the gentle colours and atmosphere.

Matt

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 12, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Very nice shot Nigel :toast:


Any nits have been covered :smile:
Posted by Liam Pauling on January 12, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Great shot Nigel, so different to what you normally see :biggrin:

:toast:
liam.
Posted by Tim Taylor on January 12, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Lots going on, lots to look at. I agree about the Peter Scott effect. Very nice.

Tim :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 12, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Lovely muted colours giving a real impression of winter. Bags of atmosphere and plenty of interest for the eye to wander over. Like it as it is.
Robert.
Posted by Mark Wilson on January 12, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Very nice work Nigel, love the depth in the image and the proper winter feeling. It does feel a little off balance for me - maybe crop a little from the right and bottom?