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Redshank

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 6, 2006 at 1:04 PM
Onr from today.

Phillip.

d2x sigma 800 1/320@f8 iso100

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Posted by Rene de Heer on July 6, 2006 at 1:30 PM
Nice classic image of a Redshank!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Rob Howard on July 6, 2006 at 1:40 PM
Hi Phillip,

Nice shot of the Redshank, I like the comp and colours. At first I was'nt sure about the OOF white bits in the BG, but the more I look at it the less they distract IMO. Looking at the breast plumage, it look's slighty crunchy so you may have just overdone the USM.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 6, 2006 at 1:55 PM
As Rene said a classic shot,would have liked a glint in the eye but thats my only nit :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 6, 2006 at 4:06 PM
nice photo, Phillip, - very interesting too see the conditions on his back-feathers (lots of wear and tear) :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on July 7, 2006 at 1:57 AM
The positioning of the bird is excellent. Lovely detail in the feathers.
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Posted by PhilH on July 7, 2006 at 4:28 AM
Classic Redshank.... Just wish for a catchlight.....

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 7, 2006 at 9:18 AM
Hi all thanks for commenting, I did one or two in the landscape format and they do have catch lights, I will post it in this comment I haven't noticed that the feather plumage was slightly worn away obviously it's had quite a time over the summer months, I have tried cloning the lighter areas out but I think I prefer it with them in.

Phillip.

Ps this is full frame.

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Posted by David Kjaer on July 7, 2006 at 9:24 AM
Hi Phillip

The full frame looks good as well and the highlight in the eye has really lifted the image!

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Posted by Justin on July 9, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Hi Philip,

A most attractive shot.I feel both versions work well but if I had to pick a favourite it would be the first one.
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Posted by Sean Bolton on July 10, 2006 at 4:09 PM
Hi Phillip

Both are excellent images, I probably prefer your first post. :toast:

cheers

Sean