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Skylark

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Posted by PhilH on April 25, 2006 at 6:32 AM
Skylark
20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4x, ISO200, 1/250 @ f7.1, (EV -1/3), Beanbag from car window, C1pro + CS2.

Hi thought I would post one more image, from a reasonable Saturday, taken whilst driving to the location for the Swallows, have been after images of Skylarks for a while now.....

Next on my list of to do's Skylark and Swallow in flight....

All the best

Posted by Philip Kirkham on April 25, 2006 at 7:32 AM
Hello Phil
Very nice image of the lark, always better with the crest up too. For some reason my eye is grabbed a bit by the shiny grass leaf RHS of the bird, maybe tone it down a little?
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 25, 2006 at 8:01 AM
Great one Phil, like the way it stood on a pedestal for you.

:toast: :toast:

Tim
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 25, 2006 at 9:25 AM
Hi Phil
I have been watching these guys performing whilst doing my thing with the ibex,Plenty around but one thing at a time,Hope to get something as good as this :toast:
Posted by Peter Barritt on April 25, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Now that's what I call a good clear out. :rolleyes: excellent shot Phil and you have caught the plumage superbly.
Posted by John Chapman on April 25, 2006 at 2:56 PM
Hi Phil
nice one of the Sky Lark.
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Justin on April 25, 2006 at 3:26 PM
Very nice indeed Phil.
Tried for these myself last week and failed miserably :rolleyes:

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Clive_S on April 25, 2006 at 3:33 PM
'Spit good' Phil. Nits=0, Envy=high! :toast: :wink:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 25, 2006 at 5:23 PM
Like it Phil. Good looking image, with everything just right. :toast: :toast:

Major
Posted by David Kjaer on April 26, 2006 at 4:36 AM
Hi Phil

Very nice - not always easy to get the crest showing as well as you have!

David :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on April 26, 2006 at 9:05 AM
A very good spring-photo, Phil - I really like the intense green surroundings :smile:
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 26, 2006 at 3:19 PM
Really like this Phil. Excellent in all respects for me. Like the natural surroundings especially and it really pops out. Good skills indeed. :toast:

Graeme