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Posted by Guy Rogers on April 22, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Mandarin
Canon 1D MK 1V, Sigma 300-800mm @ 500mm, 1/160ss - 2/3, iso 400, f8, tripod.

Posted by Brett Lewis on April 22, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Stunning light and composition, very nicely done Guy and probably one of the best shots I've seen of the species. Might have given just a little more room at the bottom for the 'top' of the reflection, but very minor in what is a great image.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Peter Edge on April 22, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Thats a super image of one of the most difficult birds to get right. Lovely light and pose. Excellent image IMHO.
Pete
Posted by eric weight on April 23, 2010 at 1:57 AM
Superb Guy, such a beautiful light on the bird. I can't remember seeing better either.
:toast: eric
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 23, 2010 at 2:23 AM

I echo the above comments, this is a superb piece of work Guy. Lighting and composition are both very good.

Andy...
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 23, 2010 at 2:29 AM
A great portrait Guy of a stunning bird. You have captured the detail (as expected) extremely well and not blowing the white too, but coupled with the warm light, this really makes this image stunning. Happy with the crop. :toast: :toast: :toast:

TFS
Steve
Posted by PhilH on April 23, 2010 at 3:02 AM
Agree a little more on the bottom, but a great image of this species, perhaps a little more of a head turn but that is so minor it is hardly worth mentioning, but I have :biggrin:

The light and detail is superb

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on April 23, 2010 at 3:13 AM
A striking portrait of a striking species. :toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on April 23, 2010 at 3:14 AM
Nice to see that you've gone for a complete shot rather than tight in on the neck and head, as per usual mandarin shots. Warm backlight really helps this one. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on April 23, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Excellent !
JR
Posted by Calum Dickson on April 23, 2010 at 4:59 AM
It's all be said Guy, it is one stunning image.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Calum
Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 23, 2010 at 5:10 AM
Wonderful warm tones - absolutely spot on :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 23, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Beautiful light quite like the contrasting rich whites and blacks, our local ones seem to have evaporated.

Tim
Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Hi Guy,

Fantastic shot, all been said already, comp is fine with me and the light and colour are superb!

Cheers,

Lewis.
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Posted by Austin Thomas on April 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM
I agree with the above comment Guy.

Excellent.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Fran French on April 23, 2010 at 2:04 PM
I agree with the above comments with regard to more room at the bottom, but that aside it is truly a very nice image indeed. Lpvely rich colours....superb stuff Guy.

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Phil Mclean on April 23, 2010 at 2:20 PM
The lighting,the bird and that rippled water are just stunning Guy.Superb indeed!

Phil. :toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on April 23, 2010 at 5:22 PM
A striking image Guy! :toast:
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Mark Davies on April 26, 2010 at 6:45 AM
One of the best of this species I've seen.
Posted by Mark Davies on April 26, 2010 at 6:45 AM
One of the best of this species I've seen.