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Unexpected Garden Visitor

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Posted by Des Ong on December 8, 2011 at 3:30 AM
Whilst trying to photograph the Nuthatches in my garden, this unexpected visitor turned up. As luck would have it, my setting was at f8, though the speed was unnecessary high for a static bird. The background is a combination of distant brickwork and fence panels. Due to the relatively shallow depth of field of a close subject, it was nicely rendered OOF. This shot wasn't planned, and is entirely down to luck.

This is probably my last post for the year. So I'd like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a merry X'mas, and a happy+prosperous new year.

500mm+1.4, 1/500s, f8, iso2000, ff.
Posted by Neil Burton on December 8, 2011 at 3:38 AM
Damn, I hate you. :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on December 8, 2011 at 4:25 AM
A real beauty. Knocks a nuthatch into a cocked hat!! Well caught Des, it pays to be prepared. A merry christmas to you too.

Robert. :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on December 8, 2011 at 5:45 AM
you certainly took advantage of the opportunity, nicely done Des. Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2012.

Matt :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on December 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Des you have ti have a bit of luck sometimes and it gave you a super image.
All the best to you.
Keith. :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on December 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM
We get these in the garden as well, but I have never managed a photo. Beats a nuthatch any time. Cracking picture, Des, and a happy Christmas to you.

David
Posted by Bob Johnson on December 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Love it. The BG is a great colour for this bird. hope you went straight out and bought a lottery ticket :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on December 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM
wow cracking image :toast: :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Craig Jones on December 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Beautiful bird captured very well, love seeing the backs of birds with all the feathers on show. Sharp and nice pose too :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on December 10, 2011 at 4:11 PM
What a stunning image!! :toast: :toast: A little off the top for me but as I say....cropping is very personal. :biggrin:

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey: :smile: :toast: :toast: :toast:

Have a great Xmas and a prosperous new year! :jump:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on December 11, 2011 at 9:05 AM
A cool shot Des.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey: