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Dunking Duck

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 28, 2006 at 8:16 AM
Dunking Duck
Taken last week when Elliott was over,The birds were being very europeon in their behaviour,Quite a heavy crop on this
Canon 1d2 500+1.4 1/800@F8
Posted by Rene de Heer on April 28, 2006 at 8:59 AM
Now if these are truly wild i think its bl.. excellent, if these are semi wild ones i still think its bl....excellent!:smile:
Rene de Heer
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 28, 2006 at 9:12 AM
Hi Rene
These are wild as wild-no clipped wings out here
Posted by Philip Kirkham on April 28, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Hello Dave
You certainly haven't lost much detail considering it is a heavy crop. The low angle, b/g, and action make this a bit special.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on April 28, 2006 at 4:38 PM
Hi Dave,

Still nice and sharp for a large crop, I also think the composition and exposure are spot on.

Great behavoural shot :wink:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Justin on April 28, 2006 at 5:50 PM
Hi Dave,

Nice light and colours and a good behavioural shot for your files too. :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on April 29, 2006 at 4:59 AM
Very nice action shot Dave,lovely colours :toast:

Barrie