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One more bluethroat

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Posted by Edwin kats on May 25, 2010 at 4:10 PM
One more bluethroat
Sorry, can't help it. Kingfisher project is not working out so well. So I've spend another evening at my bluethroat spot. Not a bad choice afterall.

iso 200 1/160 sec. f/8 full frame Nikon D3

Edwin
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 25, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I think i would rather have these images than KF images, Beautiful set up and comp

Dave :toast: :toast:
Posted by James Blair on May 25, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Great shot beautifully framed by the flowers etc.
Posted by Karen Summers on May 25, 2010 at 4:31 PM
I agree smashing shot in a lovely setting
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM
Excellent setting and framing for the bird and a great contrast between the bluethroat and the blossom.
Posted by John Robinson on May 25, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Good stuff Edwin.
Not sure if its wind but the leaves showing the undersides seem to be hanging strangely.
No big deal though.
JohnR
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 25, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Works very well for me although I find myself asking if I'd leave in the flowers on the LHS.. Still undecided since I think it's a great image either way.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 26, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Lovely setting and composition Edwin.

Cheers
Austin
Posted by David Kjaer on May 26, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Beautiful Edwin.

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on May 26, 2010 at 4:28 AM
I think you should concentrate on bluethroats and forget the kingfishers.

David
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 26, 2010 at 4:52 AM
Take a few of these twigs to Norway Ed - see if you can get Mauritzio perched on one - he'd look lovely :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :wink: :wink:

Such a pretty little bird and so well imaged Ed as always. :toast:
Posted by Shaun Boycott-Tayl on May 26, 2010 at 5:10 AM
Simply stunning :toast:

A beautifully framed and composed image that I would never tire of looking at. :toast:

Shaun :wavey:
Posted by keith mitchell on May 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Edwin what a choice Kingfishers or Blue throats you lucky chap,excellent image.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Rob Ashton on May 26, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Choices choices :rolleyes: . Stick with these guys as they are very photogenic.

Rob :toast:
Posted by Phil Shaw on May 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM
In my view this is a rather poor shot given that you have controlled the bird's environment. The hawthorn is wilting and as John eludes to above, looks distressed. You have also neglected to clone out the branch scar where you created the perching spot for the subject. I would also re-think the orientation of the perch so that you can get a better angle on the subject.
Posted by Lewis Thomson on May 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Hi Edwin,

I think I prefer your previous shots of this bird. I agree with the nits about the perch, but its still a beaut! I would also stick with the Bluethroats!

Cheers,

Lewis.
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Posted by Fran French on May 26, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Love it Edwin! You have a lot of jealous peeps here :biggrin:

Nice one.

Fran :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on May 26, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Not much more I can add Edwin! Very nice image!
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on May 26, 2010 at 2:03 PM
I like this one very much. Beautiful setting. :smile:
Posted by Edwin kats on May 26, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Thanks everyone :wavey:

Edwin
Posted by Mark Davies on May 26, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Mauritzio would definitely make the leaves wilt .
Cracking image Ed . :wavey:
Posted by eric weight on May 26, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Beautifully composed Edwin, but I have to agree that the perch looks like it is on the wane. Sod's law being what it is subjects have a habit of arriving later than is ideal, but I have found with some types of live perches, putting the raw end into a jar of water will make them last longer. Fantastic subject which I wouldn't mind having over here, that's for sure.
:toast: eric
Posted by Mark Green on May 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM
cracking shot edwin, I love the composition, and BG is excellent. beautiful

:toast:
Mark.G