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American Red-winged Blackbird

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Posted by Paula Graham on June 26, 2006 at 9:12 AM
American Red-winged Blackbird
One of my first shots with the 200-400 in a marvellous nature reserve, Jamaica Bay nr New York. Sadly the light was not impressive and the bird a long way off.

D2x, 200-400 VR@400 plus 1.4 , 1/80 F8, Iso 400, Tripod.
Raw, Capt1, PS, crop
Posted by Rene de Heer on June 26, 2006 at 9:24 AM
Nice details in the blacks but the overall image lacks a bit of sparkle but i guess this is due to the flat light situation. I do like the pose vey much.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Philip Kirkham on June 26, 2006 at 9:45 AM
Hello Paula
I agree with Renee, and certainly like the composition, shame about the light.
Best wishes
Phil :toast:
Posted by PhilH on June 26, 2006 at 10:07 AM
Nice bg and pose, perhaps move it slightly to the right to decentralise a tad, I'm sure it can be given a little bit more oomph in PS but I like it the way it is....

:toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on June 26, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Hi Paula

Really nice image - love the pose with a good BG and super detail in the blacks!

David :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 26, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Agree with the above-very nice :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on June 26, 2006 at 4:48 PM
Very nice Paula :toast:

Regards