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Fulmar

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 26, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Fulmar
One from bempton yesterday now I have my internet back after 4 days.

Phil.

D700 600f4 1/2000th @ f4 iso 200

PP in Bibble & CS2

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Posted by Neil Burton on July 26, 2012 at 7:33 AM
The way the breast joins the head and the upper wing together is an odd optical illusion, otherwise I like it and the comp.
Posted by Bob Johnson on July 26, 2012 at 7:55 AM
I see what Neil means. Smart shot though and I also like the comp :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Ian Hay on July 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Brings back embarrassing memories as I once shouted 'Orca' on a dolphin survey when it was actually a fulmar in that position just over a wave :rolleyes:

To be honest i think it would look better if it is rotated a little clockwise rather than the lower wing effectively having overtaken the upper wing, somehow it looks a little awkward to me. Otherwise stunning timing and a unique shot, well done.

Ian :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Whippey on July 26, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Very nice Phil. Cracking detail in the wings and back of the bird. I agree with Ian, that a slight clockwise rotation would work better, but that's a small nit. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Phil it's interesting the different opinions,i like the acrobatics of the bird in this shot,i tried the other day at Bempton and failed miserably :biggrin:

Keith.
Posted by David Taylor on July 26, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Plenty of detail in the large image, and I like the quirky optical illusion. Great stuff.

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Posted by John Robinson on July 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM
I agree - kooks great to me.
JR
Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 26, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Stunning shot Phil....the BG colour sets off the fulmar beautifully and the exposure is spot on. I also like the ruffled feathers on the trailing edges of the wings...reminds me of aerelons on a jet!

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Phil Ellard on July 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Looks good to me :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Graham Goddard on July 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Super birds and masters of the updrafts - spent many hours watching these on Shetland. :toast:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on July 30, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Superb Phil :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey: