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Out of the shadows

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 6, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Out of the shadows
One from this afternoon, Water Vole emerging from the shadows, thanks for looking and thanks for the comments on my last post, they are always appreciated.

Converted in DPP / CS2

7D, 500F4IS+1.4T/c, Gitzo, Wimberley
1/60th @ F5.6 iso200

I'm now on my second 7D, the first one was a real lemon when it came to sharp images and to be honest this one isn't much better, so to those of you that own one, do you have any prefered settings for static subjects or birds in flight.

All comments welcome

Best regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Philip Newman on March 6, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Super surround Andy and a lovely image. :wavey: :wavey:

Posted by David Kjaer on March 6, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Super setting, rich colours and great composition!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Butler on March 6, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Hi Andy. Great image. I know how you feel about the 7D. I had one that was like your first one- just didnt want to focus! i reckon 90% were just slightly out of focus. Good luck with trying settings that work!! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on March 6, 2010 at 4:10 PM
A very nice shot indeed. A strong composition and excellent intimate viewpoint.
:toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on March 6, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Great shot of a great looking animal. Could do with a slight rotation and a bit more sharpening on the head I think.

But I like it anyway!!!

Edwin Kats
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on March 6, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Hi Andy a very nice image with rich colours and great composition.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM
?ery nice Ndy. Very strong composition!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Ian Haskell on March 7, 2010 at 2:34 AM
Lovely composition and colours. Would be interested in the results of the 7D moving forwards.

Ian
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 7, 2010 at 5:46 AM

Thanks for the comments and advice chaps, cheers :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Brett Lewis on March 7, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Really beautiful shot and lovely lighting. Very well composed and executed.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Snape on March 7, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Nice one Andy, very nice. Mark and myself were only saying yesterday we need another bash at these!! Finally given up on the mk3 or just trying out a new second body??
Posted by Maggie Campbell on March 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Nice capture. Love the background colouring/surrounding. Very nice indeed.
Sorry can't help with the camera - I use a proper one i.e. Nikon :biggrin: :biggrin: :wink: :wink:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 7, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Eh up Andy,

No mate, still have the old mk3, bought the 7D as a second body after reading some very positive reviews, unfortunately they were'nt describing my 7D which isn't that good :mad: this is my second 7D and if it's still not performing in a months time I'll get rid for a 1Dmk2.

It's a shame because I really like the handling and the speed of focus, and the focus tracking capabilities wipe the floor with the mk3, but most of the images are not sharp which isn't acceptable.

Hope you and the family are well and speak soon.

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Nice one Maggie :biggrin: if I could afford to switch to Nikon I'd do it in a heart beat :frown:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Lewis Thomson on March 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Hi Andy,

Very nice shot despite camera trouble!

I had a 7D, sent it back, got another, and then sent that back, so you are not alone. I won't be bothering with another thats for sure!!

Cheers,

Lewis.
:toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on March 7, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Lovely setting and strong composition.
Well done!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Craig Jones on March 7, 2010 at 2:41 PM
The strong composition really makes this image for me,lovely reflection and habitat :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on March 7, 2010 at 3:17 PM
A lovely and well composed image, Andy. Nice point of view and a great reflection. :smile:
Posted by Karen Summers on March 7, 2010 at 3:38 PM
A lovely image great composition
Posted by Matt Cole on March 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM
a classic water vole shot Andy, well taken. No problems with my 7D so far, I'm very pleased with the sharpness to be honest.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on March 7, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Nello Andy

Very nice I like how the vole's colour matches the stone work.

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on March 8, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Hi Andy, great shot pity about the camera. :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 8, 2010 at 4:19 AM

Thanks for the very nice comments guys, pleased you like the shot :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on March 8, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Hi Andy

I'm glad you got something decent to reward your endeavour for getting out when the light was far from ideal. It's become quite the spot for volies over the last few years so long may it continue.

Cheers

Andy P
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 8, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Thats rather tasty, composition & colours are excellent!
Posted by John Robinson on March 8, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Missed this one earlier.
Good stuff. Like the positioning.
JR
Posted by Lee Newman on March 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Excellent WV image, Nice comp, surroundings & reflection.

Go easy on the camera shop man.

Lee
Posted by Lee Newman on March 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Excellent WV image, Nice comp, surroundings & reflection.

Go easy on the camera shop man.

Lee