Common Redpoll

Discussion

12 replies

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

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

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.

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...

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!

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

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

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.