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    Default Eager to Learn Spotlight Image for week ending September 28th, 2012: Richard McDonald - Brolgas In Flight

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    Congratulations Richard!

    Not real sure about this shot as I can see traits about it that won't appeal to all.

    For some years now an exposure of a Brolga has eluded me because of their skitishness. A few months ago I discovered this amazing billabong that has rather large population of them but unfortunately they still remain at a distance so most of my shots are heavily cropped such as this one. The Brolga can stand up to 1.8 metres tall!

    (I have a Kenko 1.4 Extender on its way thanks to Artie)

    Having said all of the above I'd love your opinion and comments on how the shot can be improved in post processing.

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    1DX - 800L - ISO40 - F/8.0 - 1/800 - Mode 5 - Gitzo Tripod with Wimberly - 50% crop (I quickly chose f/8.o when the rear bird caught up with the first in the hope of having both in focus- nearly pulled it off).

    Richard

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