Goldfinch
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I'm still trying my hand at birds in flight. snapped this goldie down at Fairburn Ings RSPB reserve yesterday. the out of focus wall in the background is something they recently built to encourage Sandpipers to nest here.
15/02/2011 - 11:13fatspider
CategoryWildlife / Nature
LensN/A
ISO1100
Focal Length310mm
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 15:22
That's very good Alan. It looks as if it was hovering while you took the shot.
David
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 15:52
That’s the type of shot that’s on my wish list, but I don’t think it will ever happen.
Very well taken.
Chris R.
Chris R.
I. El. (Eng). (Rtd).
Very well taken.
Chris R.
Chris R.
I. El. (Eng). (Rtd).
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 18:22
Wonderful shot really is a stunner well done and thank yoi for sharing this gem of a shot
All the best
David
All the best
David
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 19:07
Absolutely cracking shot Alan.
Regards
Tom
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Tom
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 19:47
Spot on my friend!......magic shot!
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 20:20
A nice one Alan, DoF is wicked.
Cedric
Enjoy life
Cedric
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 20:50
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 21:29
At the right time!
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Posted 15/02/2011 - 22:43
Superb shot,not easy to capture but you've got it spot on, well done.
Regards John/Jumbo
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Posted 16/02/2011 - 09:10
Nice shot!!!!
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Posted 16/02/2011 - 09:35
Great shot, blah, blah. Why do people show off so??
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Posted 16/02/2011 - 10:28
Really good. Having had a go recently I appreciate the fact that you even get it in shot, let alone focus.
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