Avian Image of the Week Jeroen Stel for week ending Feb. 10th, 2012 - Bearded Reedling-Panurus-biarmicus

Congratulations Jeroen!!!:cheers:

Hi Guys,

Had a nice day out today with a friend of mine looking for Bearded Reedlings amongst others. The light was sweet and we got away with some lovely shots. Here's one of them..

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark IV
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
Aperture: F 8
Exposure mode: M
Exposure compensation: + 1/3
Flash:yes + Better Beamer
Flash exposure compensation: -1 2/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley Head
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Home stewed Sharpening-mix/ Adobe Photoshop CS5

One of the best Avian images I have seen so far. Beyond exceptional Jeroen.

Would concur on that Sid, congratulations Jeroen, outstanding. :cheers:

Superlative image. I agree with the above comments.

congrats! excellent work

Congrats on an incredible frame and on your IOTW nod!

Fabulous image, so artful! IOW WELL deserved.

I knew this would be an IOW!! Simply stunning!
gail

one of the best i've seen

Congratulations Jeroen!!!

Perfect!

Richard

Stunning image