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Spoonbill

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Posted by Kim Connolly on February 28, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Spoonbill
Was in my car when I saw this chap, had to turn the car round
open the window and take the shot rapidly. Rain and wind about and the Spoonbill was some distance away; was chuffed it did come out!!
50d = 400MM F5.6
E1/800"
F6.3
Aperture priority
ISO 400 -0.67EV
Posted by David Sewell on February 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I'd be chuffed too, I have only ever seen them once in the UK. I think a very slight clockwise rotation and a little attention to highlights/shadows would improve this shot still further.

David
Posted by Maggie Campbell on February 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Well captured Kim. I would be chuffed getting one of these as well. :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on February 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Yes well captured indeed. A very interesting bird to see. Well done.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Craig Jones on February 28, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Brillant composition saying you must had a lot going on etc,lovely detail,and the size of that bill is just amazing :wink: well done on getting this Kim :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on February 28, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Top shot under the conditions Kim :smile:


I too would like to stumble upon one of these.
Posted by Karen Summers on February 28, 2010 at 3:51 PM
well caught dispite the conditions
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on February 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Well taken opportunity Kim.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Paul Hobson on February 28, 2010 at 4:41 PM
great spot Kim, needs a little rotation but composition is spot on

Paul
Posted by John Robinson on March 1, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Minor nits covered . Good stuff !
John
Posted by Cliff Young on March 1, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Great shot in the conditions. Agree with David on the pp adjustments. :smile:
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM
A rarity for sure in the UK. A bit more PS work and you have a very nice image!
Rene de Heer
Posted by John Chapman on March 2, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Hi Kim, well caught just a pity about the lighting. :toast: