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Posted by John Robinson on January 23, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Bully
First one I,ve had at the pool for a long time. I havn't even got the gravel and levels sorted yet.
Shows what the D7000 and Sigma 100-300 can do.
No sharpening and about 70% crop
contrast and ev down 1 in camera.
Sharpen on normal
160th @f8
640 ISO
Levels and pp in Paint Shop Pro7
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on January 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM
A very nice bullfinch image it is to John.

Phil.

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 23, 2012 at 1:57 PM
He doesn't look hungry John :smile: ! These are stunning birds and ones that I have never had any luck getting near. Composition spot on for me and detail is as good as always. :toast:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on January 23, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Oh I am so jealous! Super shot John :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again.........your D7000 and Sigma 100-300mm are a KILLER combination. I think that is one of the nicest Bullfinch pictures I have seen.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :jump: :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on January 23, 2012 at 3:05 PM
Nice.... great setting...

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Posted by John Robinson on January 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Thanks all. Things are starting to move a bit pool,wise. 15 species today in 2 hours.
Cheers
JR
Posted by David Sewell on January 23, 2012 at 3:47 PM
15 species? I'm not sure I've seen that many at the nature reserve I visited this afternoon. The bullfinch is a cracker, colours look spot on to me.

David
Posted by Ian Mason on January 23, 2012 at 4:18 PM
As good as it gets John.
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 24, 2012 at 3:03 AM
We all 'like a bit of bully' John :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Neil Burton on January 24, 2012 at 5:02 AM
Spot on John, going to find one of those lenses me thinks....if only they added OS to it.
Posted by John Robinson on January 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Thanks all.
Just going out to play with a new lens. The Nikor VR 70-300. It means I should be able to get larger birds in at the pool easier with the bit wider end. VR will be good for other stuff.. It also seems to work with a 1.4 telec which its not supposed to !!
Cheers
jr
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Enjoy your new lens John! :wink: :jump:

Neil..... they do a 120-300mm f2.8 with OS now available from Jessops or Jacobs for just over £2K new. :smile:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Very nice shot of this beautiful bird. I really envy you.
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Havn't seen one of these in my garden for ages ?.Which is a real shame, because they are awesome birds.

A really nice image John :toast: