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Starlings will do anything to get at food.
D300 300mm f2.8 + 1.4TC taken through French doors. 1/320s f4 ISO 1000 Tripod Cropped both sides for composition and a little off the bottom to hide food.
Maggie that looks painful,what a great shot!
Keith.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 2, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Made me laugh! What a pose! Well captured!
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Mark Davies on December 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Its a very interesting shot this and one which I like a lot, except for the crop. Its a shame there wasn't more space at the bottom allowing room for the bird to look into . Blinding capture though very interesting.
Posted by Karen Summers on December 2, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Great pose and a well planned image. As Mark suggests, if you get the chance of another attempt leaving more room below would strengthen the composition. The only other improvement would be a slight head turn so more of the bird's face is on show as it looks down - but that bit is down to luck and a fast shutter-finger though.
Like it the idea, cheers,
Chris
Posted by Mark Green on December 3, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Hi Maggie, really nice image, very different from the norm, which makes it stand out.
Agree with the comments on the format, it would strengthen the composition.
i lke the way its framed by the branches too.
Mark.G
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Hello Maggie.
Nits covered but I do love the pose you have captured, and more than makes up for the crop for me.
Posted by Scott Tilley on December 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Really like this image Maggie, a common bird in an unusual pose. Excellent!!
Scott
Posted by David Taylor on December 3, 2010 at 5:04 PM
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10 repliesD300 300mm f2.8 + 1.4TC taken through French doors. 1/320s f4 ISO 1000 Tripod Cropped both sides for composition and a little off the bottom to hide food.
C & C welcome
Keith.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
What an unusual pose, looks painful.
Well done.
Geoff.
Like it the idea, cheers,
Chris
Agree with the comments on the format, it would strengthen the composition.
i lke the way its framed by the branches too.
Mark.G
Nits covered but I do love the pose you have captured, and more than makes up for the crop for me.
Scott