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Bird or background ?+repost

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Posted by John Robinson on March 8, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Bird or background ?+repost
Chaffinch in puddle
I have to say that with the light getting that bit better each day there are some lovely coulours appearing on the water when the suface is disturbed. The colour on this one only lasted for a few minutes with the sun in a certain place. Luckily the bird turned up at the right time.! I like the water more than the bird !!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
D7000
Nikon 70-300f4
640 ISO 200th @f9
80% of frame.
Levels etc in Paint Shop Pro
Image guru.
sharpness/contrast down 1 in camera.
white balance auto 2( retaining warm )
Cheers
Thanks for your comments on my previous.
JR
Posted by Ian Macdermott on March 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Another stunner John :toast:


Its even got a reflection :razz: :razz:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Your right JR the colours on the water are very nice. In fact I might even be inclined to crop out the clear water on the left just to concentrate it.
Posted by John Robinson on March 8, 2012 at 7:05 AM
Thanks both.
Ian- reflection !!!! -- naaargh!- its another bird underneath ! :biggrin:
JR
Posted by David Taylor on March 8, 2012 at 7:38 AM
On reflection, a very nice reflection indeed. :-);-)
Posted by Craig Jones on March 8, 2012 at 7:46 AM
Both work very well together for me :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on March 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM
The light on the water really does make the shot. Smashing reflection too :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: . Sorry, I'll go and wash my mouth out with soap.

David
Posted by Mike Smith on March 8, 2012 at 11:10 AM
yep another cracker
Posted by John Robinson on March 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Robert
Tried what you suggested. Not sure myself.
Cheers
JR
Thanks for comments
Posted by Nick Mckeown on March 8, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Think I prefer the first image JR. Not sure about the reflection though :biggrin: :biggrin:

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 9, 2012 at 8:07 AM
I think both work well John. In fact the more I scan between the two I do think the repost is better. As always its just down to personal taste/opinion. :toast: