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Posted by Brian Scott on October 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Kingfisher
First post to this site so forgive me if i do something wrong im still trying to work things out :wink:

This was taken recenty,slight crop off the right for better comp and camera and setting are as follows

Nikon D3x
500mm + 1.4x
ISO 250
F/7.1
S/S 1/100s

Brian
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on October 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Great shot Brian :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Justin on October 3, 2010 at 12:21 PM
The soft light works very nicely here. Good perch and I like the complimentary coloured backdrop too.
Welcome to the forum.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on October 3, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Nice shot, lovely background and a very nice first post, :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on October 3, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Brilliant shot, Brian! :eek:
Welcome on board.
Posted by Lee fisher on October 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Cracking shot mate, good to see you on here,
Lee
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Posted by PhilH on October 3, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Welcome and a very nice image image of this juvenile male... all looks spot on with detail in those famous whites....

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Posted by Dale Sutton on October 3, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Nice clean shot Brian but it is nice to see all the Reed Mace for a stronger picture.

Dale :toast:
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 3, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Welcome to the forum :smile:
What a beautiful image to start off with.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Brian Scott on October 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Hi all and thanks for the welcoming

To Dale, I do actually have different variations of portrait/landscape full reed mace, so this is just one of a few shots mate :smile:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 3, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Lovely first posting. Look forward to more.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Hi Brian,

Welcome to UKNP, I hope you enjoy your time here. Cracking opening image and as I mentioned over on Avian, just needs a little lift in contrast to give it some punch.

Best regards

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Brian Scott on October 3, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Thanks all and i did think of that Andy and maybe your right, but i have plenty of others as the day goes on which are more vibrant so will upload a couple more when i get back. As im of to Norfolk tomorrow for 5 days so hopfully get something when im away . :smile:
Posted by Karen Summers on October 3, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Welcome Brian a good shot to start with, would look good portrait
Posted by Craig Jones on October 3, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Just needs a tad lifting to bring out the colour more,lovely image and welcome Brian :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Brian Davis on October 3, 2010 at 5:12 PM
A great shot, I like the fact that only part of the reed can be seen too. Allows for the viewer to imagine the rest of the shot.
Look forward to seeing more stuff.