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Female Wheatear

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Posted by Vincent Jones on May 25, 2006 at 2:40 PM
Female Wheatear
The sun came out & look what I got :jump: This species is the first for me & I was very please with the time this bird gave me, here's to her for being a beauty :toast: :biggrin:

D2X - 600mm AFS on tripod
ISO 200, F6.7, 1/350sec
Posted by Christopher Wilson on May 25, 2006 at 3:14 PM
Wow! She is certainly in your face.
I think I might prefer a less face on shot, to show the side a bit more. That said you have got cracking detail in the bird set against a lovely background.
Posted by Rene de Heer on May 25, 2006 at 3:40 PM
Nice detail as said but a tad too big in the frame for my taste
Rene de Heer
Posted by Antony on May 25, 2006 at 6:01 PM
Hi.

Too big for me also - but nice shot (not as nice as your Tawny on the gravestone though).

Thanks

Posted by Jeremy on May 25, 2006 at 8:06 PM
Superb detail and great colours, with perfect DOF. Lovely!
Posted by Vincent Jones on May 26, 2006 at 4:50 AM
Thanks for the feedback, I see what you mean by the critique given, which is appreciated. I will upload a side on profile with a bit more space later on.

Cheers :toast:
Posted by PhilH on May 26, 2006 at 5:11 AM
Nice one again Vince....

I too would like more space and touch more of a lateral view, but a great bg and perch plus good detail....

:toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 26, 2006 at 1:08 PM
Super potrait!

David :toast:
Posted by Elliott Neep on May 29, 2006 at 12:29 PM
A great, colourful and perfectly exposed portrait. The composition works really well for me as I don't often see full-frame shots of these birds. There is great details in the feathers and stone, all set off my a great clear OOF background. :toast: I think the only thing detracting is the complete lack of any wing or tail plumage... but I still think its a cracker. :cool: