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Standing Proud-Black-Tailed Godwit

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Posted by Craig Jones on May 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Standing Proud-Black-Tailed Godwit
A Black-Tailed Godwit standing proud on top of a high vantage point on the island of Texel,taken alongside Jeroen Stel. Had a great time, lovely hotel and food,the wildlife,more so the birdlife was amazing there.The weather was'nt the best but we all made the best of the chances that popped up.Here this Male was on a fence post,standing tall and proud,the car was used as a hide,allowing us to approach without causing the bird any stress,this beautiful,close encounter with this stunning bird was beautiful.The Dutch I'm told call 'The King Of The Birds' One of my favorite birds to so a real plus.

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Thats a cracking shot craig, the colours of the Godwit are so vibrant, top shot.

Andy...
Posted by David Taylor on May 13, 2010 at 12:04 PM
I only get blackbirds standing on my fence. :eek: Great colours of the bird against an excellent BG. Great stuff, Craig. :smile: :wavey:

Have you got your badge yet?

http://www.veterans-uk.info/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Craig Jones on May 13, 2010 at 12:15 PM
You may get these one day though David,I have'nt got this badge yet as my old address is still on file.My 'Lone Poppy' image has been taken on board by 'Help For Heroes' with some good sales,also donating a limited,framed A2 Bengal Tiger image to this chartiy to be auctioned off.Nature can help in many ways David,all the best :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Its a little tight at the top for me but apart from that -faultless

Dave :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on May 13, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Hi Craig.
Looks perfect to me,excellent image.
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Ian Cook on May 13, 2010 at 2:02 PM
not what you would expect to see on a fence :) nicely caught and excellent colouring !
Posted by Phil Mclean on May 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Super colourful bird,well composed against a very good background.Terrific Craig.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on May 13, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Wow!

Not many shots make me think that, but this one is a gem :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on May 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Nice comp and clean colours make it stand out. :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on May 13, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Very nice !
Remember these in nearly every field over there on my last trip. nearly every gatepost had one standing guard. Most of my shots were spoilt by Dandelions !
( I got my veterans badge - for spending two years bird watching most of the time !)
JohnR
Posted by Ian Mason on May 13, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Love it! Yet to see one close up.
Posted by Karen Summers on May 13, 2010 at 4:29 PM
super shot Craig lovely colour
Posted by David Kjaer on May 13, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Love the soft light, colours & BG

David :toast:
Posted by Justin on May 13, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Bird and background combine for a very pleasing image. I like it.
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Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 13, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Lovely shot Craig :toast:


Maybe a little more room on top but no biggie :smile:
Posted by Paul King on May 13, 2010 at 6:07 PM
cracking image David, :toast:
Badge got , 69-93
Posted by Craig Jones on May 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments,Paul 24 years service my respect to you :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 14, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Love the colours. Certainly on my list to visit. No badge for me, and greatest of respect to anyone who gets one, but at least my 30 year company long service award arrived this week and was a 5DMkII :jump: :jump: :jump: :toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on May 14, 2010 at 6:56 AM
Super shot .No nits for me.

Bob.
Posted by Rene de Heer on May 15, 2010 at 7:34 AM
Very nice image Craig, love the background as well!
Rene de Heer