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Common Redpoll

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Posted by Antony on March 29, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Hello

Here's another image from my visit to Thetford Forest at the weekend.

Shooting Data

Canon 350D - 400mm L F5.6 - Gitzo 1227 and Benro KB2 Head

ISO 400 - 1/640 sec - f6.3


Posted by Rene de Heer on March 29, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Nice image of a nice bird. What is this Thetford forest? Are there feeders? If can be critical on the image it must be the fact that its rather centered and a bit big in the frame. I would have liked to see a bit more space on the right but still very nice as it is!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 29, 2006 at 12:35 PM
Theres something you dont see everyday,would like the bright twig going down from the tail taken out as its distracting but would be pleased to have it myself :toast:
Posted by Antony on March 29, 2006 at 1:18 PM
Hello

What is this Thetford Forest ? Well, it's a big place full of trees :smile:

Conifer mainly - but there's some deciduous mixed up in there as well.

I like to look at my maps and find areas where there maybe water (like an oasis in a desert). The Pingo trail is one such area/walk. Pingo's are water filled depressions created via glaciation around 20,000 years ago. Google them for more info. These areas may be useful for photography (as we all know - birds like to drink water too).

Regards


Posted by Tim Munsey on March 29, 2006 at 1:47 PM
Good answer Antony, fantastic image with great 3D feel. A bit tight maybe.

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Tim
Posted by John Varley on March 29, 2006 at 3:26 PM
Beautiful shot Antony - I would be darken the oof stem by the tail a bit - it is perhaps a little too eyecatching.

John

Posted by Graeme Lee on March 29, 2006 at 4:10 PM
Bit tight for me, but very nice.

Graeme
Posted by PhilH on March 30, 2006 at 2:41 AM
As said a touch tight, but a beauty of a bird and a plaesure to see, perhaps tone the bg down a shade, although not that easy and some dislike doing this to their images but it is minor anyway...

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Posted by Clive_S on March 30, 2006 at 7:05 AM
Outstanding image - very sharp and really nice pose. Never seen one this close on the Pingo trail! :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on March 30, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Hi Antony

Beautiful shot and razor sharp - my only nit a tad tight in the frame!

David :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 31, 2006 at 5:08 AM
Hi Antony - never seen a good image of these specie before, now I have - very colourful and with great light :toast:
Posted by David J Slater on March 31, 2006 at 7:18 AM
It has the same eye reflection as in your crossbill photo - must be a fantastic pool!!!!!!!! Nicely evasive clue as to the location.
Posted by Justin on March 31, 2006 at 7:27 AM
Nearly missed this one.
Very attractive portrait.
Only nits are just a bit too big in the frame and the background is a little too busy,but still very nice as it is.
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