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Apple eater

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Posted by John Robinson on December 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Apple eater
Fieldfare.
Not sure about the apples ? Suggestions welcome
D200 Sigma 50-500mm
ISO 500 125th @f8
80% of full frame
EV down one in camera.
Through friends kitchen window.
JR
Posted by Bob Johnson on December 12, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Lovely sharp bird John but the rear apple is a distraction for me :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on December 12, 2011 at 5:26 AM
The apples are a distraction, but as they are part of the story as they are the reason the bird is there, I would leave them exactly as they are.

David
Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Very nice John I have no problem with the apple its the reason the bird is there. :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM

The apples can stay for me too. Super shot with bags of detail and great sharpness. Are you still using Paintshop Pro, John.

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on December 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Gorgeous shot John! Setting, colours, background, great detail and sharpness. The apples are just great, not a distraction at all, they add to the scene. Love it!

:toast:
Posted by John Robinson on December 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Thanks all. :toast:
Andy
Yes I am - and version seven at that ! go it free with a magazine :biggrin: :biggrin: :smile: :smile:
John
Posted by Pete Etheridge on December 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM
I'd say leave the apples too John. Great stuff. :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on December 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM
I have to say I would prefer the image without the rear apple but I wouldn't go as far as trying to remove it. Great detail as always.
Posted by Matt Cole on December 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM
ideally the apple at the back wouldn't be there but they are clearly the reason the Fieldfare is in the tree so do add to the image. The bird itself is lovely and sharp and nicely lit.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on December 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Great image of a bird doing exactly what it's meant to be doing at this time year! Apples are fine by me!

Dave
Posted by Paul Whippey on December 12, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Very nice photo John, I don't think the apples are a problem. Its a cracker. :toast: