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Redshank on a post

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Posted by PhilH on May 15, 2006 at 4:44 AM
Redshank on a post
20D, 400/2.8 + 1.4, ISO200, 1/640 @ f8, (EV -1/3), Gitzo 500 + BH1, straddling in car, C1pro + CS2.

Back at my main computer and able to post and comment again, (the torrential storm we had on Saturday evening took out most systems much like Philip K.)

Hi this is the image I would have posted had I not come across a few damselflies on Saturday. Having done a little bit of damage to myself on Thursday I was off work on Friday, I was fine sat down so drove down to the marshes and experimented setting the tripod up in the car.

Have, for some reason, been after images of Redshanks on one of the fence posts, hopefully calling, for a while now, normally they depart as soon as you are in range but on this occasion one stayed for me, got some calling shots but most of the time the head turn was away from me :frown:

All the best

Posted by Tim Munsey on May 15, 2006 at 5:23 AM
Straddling a car? That's some pair of legs you have Phil, or a small motor. Still straddling motor technique bring fine results.
Nice one

:toast:

Tim
Posted by John Chapman on May 15, 2006 at 5:47 AM
Hi Phil
nice one. Plenty of detail in the bird and nice BG. Also nice and sharp.
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 15, 2006 at 6:54 AM
Nice portrait with a very complimentary background :toast:
Posted by Paul Schröder on May 15, 2006 at 7:04 AM
A classic redshank image. Beautiful contrast between the greens and the orange. Like it lots.

Paul :toast:

NL/Rotterdam
Posted by szekiat chan on May 15, 2006 at 8:54 AM
nice composition although it seems a tad soft on my side. Hope all is well now, do take care!
Posted by David Kjaer on May 15, 2006 at 10:51 AM
Hi Phil

Nice shot with great light and BG!

David :toast:
Posted by Elliott Neep on May 15, 2006 at 10:56 AM
A great photograph of a redshank. No nits, no quibbles. :biggrin: :toast:
Posted by Sean Bolton on May 15, 2006 at 1:02 PM
Hi Phil

Yep, no nits from me, up to your usual high standard. I like it.

:toast:

cheers

Sean
Posted by Christopher Wilson on May 15, 2006 at 2:21 PM
Very nice Phil,

A typical redshank pose which you have captured beautifully. Good detail, background and lighting, what more could you want?
Posted by Nick on May 15, 2006 at 5:47 PM
Hi Phil,

Nice BG & nice light on the 'shank. Was it preening? Just looks a bit hunched up!

Hope your "damage" wasn't/isn't too bad :eek:
Posted by Graeme Lee on May 15, 2006 at 9:28 PM
Fantastic image all round for me!! :toast: :toast:

Graeme
Posted by Philip Kirkham on May 16, 2006 at 11:51 AM
Hello Philip
Totally agree with the rest of the guys, great redshank image.
best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Vincent Jones on May 22, 2006 at 7:58 AM
My god I have missed so many images on here recently, this is one hell of an awesome shot Phil :eek:

Amazing :toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on May 22, 2006 at 1:04 PM
Lovely light and a super-clean image. Not much wrong with this.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

John