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Hi Jon, these little guys arent easy to catch in flight, so you have done well to lock focus hand holding your 500, and getting him square in the frame - maybe too square.
Great show of the raised near wing, and he pops nicely against your smooth BG. As mentioned, maybe moving him back to the left a touch will work better.
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Love the wing pattern captured in this image.
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Great detail and wing position on the front wing . Wish for better wing in the back. Nice light and color too
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Originally Posted by
Stuart Bowie
Hi Jon, these little guys arent easy to catch in flight, so you have done well to lock focus hand holding your 500, and getting him square in the frame - maybe too square.

Great show of the raised near wing, and he pops nicely against your smooth BG. As mentioned, maybe moving him back to the left a touch will work better.
Stu - I wish!! I was sat down suppin' a cup of tea and munchin' on some home made biscuits, I was using a cable release - camera on tripod.
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Pretty neat overall, love the near wing and a beaty BG. For sure I'd crop left and bottom to improve the comp, and bad luck this fella has no tail...
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I was sooo... impressed that you got this image hand holding!! However, I am glad you are a mere mortal like the rest of us and used a tripod.
The only thing I would have done differently is have a glass of wine and crackers instead of tea and biscuits!!
( depending on the time of day of course!)
I would take a bit off the left and top since he is landing.
A terrific BG as well.
I do wish for a better far wing position but that is getting very picky.
Well done John!
gail
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Great to be able to capture one in flight, Jon. Looks sharp and the close wing has excellent details.
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Looks very good Jonathan, agree about the composition, give yourself a pat on the back for this one.
Keith.
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I have tried several times to capture one of these birds in flight, and. I can tell you,its not easy
Well done Jonathan
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A great dynamic image, congratulations.
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nice capture Jonathan,love the BG,agree with Daniel about no tail,but under the circumtance's,you did well.
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Thanks very much everyone, I will be trying again as soon as we get some light. The low grey clouds have returned so it looks as if it may be some time.
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Wonderful image, great timing
i like the colours and the lovely BG
very nicely done
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