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Spring migrant

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Posted by David Sewell on March 19, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Spring migrant
This week spring has finally sprung in our part of the world. Toads and frogs are in the ponds, reptiles are appearing at their regular sites, and hungry hedgehogs are fighting over the food bowl in the garden.

This is the first spring migrant I have seen, at Elmley yesterday. It is about a 75% crop, and the only real reason I am posting it is that after a long, cold winter, spring is here at last. Whatever you like to photograph, I hope you have a good one.

Nikon D200, 600mm Nikon, 1.4 x Sigma converter, 320 iso, 1/500th @ f5.6, beanbag from car.
Posted by Justin on March 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Good to see the Wheatear's are here once again and here's hoping for a photographically productive Spring and Summer for us all.
:cool:
Nice image David but perhaps a little soft, could be my tired eyes though.
Posted by Philip Newman on March 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Nice composition and a lovely portrait David. :toast:

Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 19, 2010 at 5:07 PM


Good capture David, agree with Justin re sharpness.

Andy...
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on March 19, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Nits covered David, would suggest you increase your ISO for a higher SS for a sharper image :wavey: However a 75% crop is quite big. :smile:

Steve :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on March 19, 2010 at 5:15 PM
nice image will be trying for these myself does look a tad soft though
Posted by Bob Cox on March 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Ah , they are here at last .Nice shot Dave , I always think how smart they look.

Bob.
Posted by Marcus Conway on March 19, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Great to see one of these back. Well caught :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on March 19, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Thanks for your comments, folks. Steve, I am trying to work in the opposite direction and reduce iso. I agree that it is not being terribly sharp, but I have given it as much USM as I think is appropriate, and I posted it more as a sign of spring than for any other reason.

David
Posted by David Taylor on March 19, 2010 at 7:04 PM
As someone who shoots almost exclusively at ISO 50 (I enjoy the challange) it is nice to read that you are reducing ISO. A very nice image and the perceived lack of sharpness doesn't detract from the overall message that 'SPRING IS HERE' :smile: :wink:

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Cliff Young on March 20, 2010 at 2:52 AM
David, the message is clear - Spring at last! Looks OK on my (iMac) monitor. :smile:
Posted by John Chapman on March 20, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Hi David, nice shot and I am glad that Spring is on it's way. Probably be another 2 weeks before it arrives in my area. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on March 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Nice capture of a bird I'd love to see :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on March 20, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Nits covered but otherwise a great shot of this beautiful bird. :smile: