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Shooting buzzards

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Posted by Neil Burton on January 21, 2013 at 8:54 AM
I think I might start using a shotgun instead of a camera. 2 days in the hide and I ended up doing something else instead. ;)

I liked this shot despite having more bottom than top, just worked somehow for me showing where he had been rather than shere he might go. Horses for courses i guess. ;)

1DIV, 500 f4, f-something or other. :jump:
Posted by Neil Burton on January 21, 2013 at 8:56 AM
OK, link not working again.

Posted by David Taylor on January 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM
It'll do for me, I like characterful branches especially with a fine specimen of a nuthatch perched on it. :smile: :wink:

:toast: :toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Hi Neil, looks a tad 'processed' to me, even at ISO800 and there seems to be a halo around head. Quite like the comp & head angle. :wink:

TFS
steve
Posted by David Sewell on January 21, 2013 at 11:54 AM
You did pick two great days to be in a hide didn't you Neil. You must have been frozen, but I am glad you got something to show for it.

DAvid
Posted by Kim Connolly on January 21, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Like it loads Neil, and the composition suits me very well. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on January 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Neil, you may want to alter the yellow saturation on this as it appears (on my monitor) to have a slight yellow cast. (look at the white of the bird around the beak)

T


Posted by Phil Ellard on January 21, 2013 at 1:38 PM
Maybe worth playing with the colour, i can not decide myself, looks good mate think your right about the comp :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on January 21, 2013 at 4:10 PM
Neil i would certainly be pleased if it was mine :smile:

Keith.
Posted by Neil Burton on January 22, 2013 at 3:05 AM
Thanks all. Stevo, the halo is defo caused by the resize and web sharp it really looks fine a full size. Probably due to me dropping the bright patch a touch. Back feathers look nice and blue as does the beak at home and work (EIZO) so not sure.

Thanks all. Buzzard will follow promise.

David - I actually do think it is the BEST time to be in a hide, cos things get really hungry (except buzzards apparently). :rolleyes: I live for this time of year.
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 22, 2013 at 3:16 AM
Nits covered. however it is a smart nuthatch and the comp works well :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 22, 2013 at 5:01 AM
Hi Neil, I assumed it would knowing your IQ, but it does look a little 'crunchy' on the two Eizo's here & on the MB Pro, but as you say, probably down to resize/web sharp. Be great to see this larger to appreciate the image. :wink:
Posted by Neil Burton on January 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM
Might let you have a peek if i ever get time this week :biggrin: And yes it is processed, I have decided to try different things and not always the same perfect natural look everyone does. :biggrin:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on January 23, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Really lovely shot Neil :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey: