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Mrs Blackbird

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 2, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Mrs Blackbird
Nikon D7000 300mm f4 ISO 400 1/400s at f5.6 handheld grab shot

Taken in my garden today. All C+C warmly welcomed.

Nick. :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on April 2, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Very aggressive in my garden especially to each other and song thrushes. A very nice portrait, Nick.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by John Robinson on April 2, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Under rated bird photo wise. Vey nice. Maybe teeny bit central but no big deal.
JR
Posted by keith mitchell on April 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Hi Nick.
You have got some really good detail,nice image .

Keith.
Posted by Rene de Heer on April 2, 2012 at 3:24 PM
A nice image of an underrated bird...a tad central
Rene de Heet
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM
With something like this Nick I might suggest planning it with a less distracting BKG, or perhaps standing on something unusual to create interest, although it is shot in it's habitat.

TFS
Steve
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on April 3, 2012 at 3:44 AM
I agree with Steve, but still a nice shot.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 3, 2012 at 9:50 AM

A smoother BG would have been nice, but this is a very natural looking image, Nick. I'm always amazed by the clarity and sharpness that the pesky D7000 can capture, that eye is crystal clear.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Bob Johnson on April 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Nits covered but the detail in the bird is spot on :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Many thanks for your comments folks, they are greatly appreciated as always. :smile:

@ Andy...... I think the 300mm f4 lens has more to do with it as it really is eye wateringly sharp when used bare. I've heard it gives the f2.8 a good run for its money!

Nick. :wavey:
Posted by Barry Southon on April 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Nick

A cracking sharp image in its environment.
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Posted by Robert Lawrence on April 3, 2012 at 2:59 PM
A very good environmental type image Nick. Just as I would expect to see a blackbird.