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    Handheld, Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS Manual mode, ISO 800 1/1250 f4.5
    if it isn't raining I take my camera most mornings when I walk Barney. As usual this morning was dull so I decided to shoot without the 1.4TC - to my cost (it is a large crop!).
    It is a straight shot apart from the sky, it was very dull so I gave it a brushing of blue to cheer it up a bit.
    All C&C welcome.

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    JON:

    I am curious how you carry that rig while walking the dog! He must be well behaved. My pup would have me wrapped up in a tangle!

    Although not the most dynamic pose, I still like it, because it works well with the head angle to give a sense of cruising about looking for lunch!

    The comp works for me because of the head angle. I would normally go a bit tighter, but understand the IQ concern.

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    The head turn makes this image Jonathan. Nicely exposed and wonderful color and background.

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    Randy carrying the rig is a doddle. I carry the camera ruck sack style bag on my back, this means of course if it rains I can put it safely away. The bag has a strap across my chest , I simply place the foot of the lens over that and it does not feel any weight at all. As soon as I see a potential opportunity I take hold of the camera, and for the most part Barney is off the leash so he isn't pulling me around too much.
    Glad you liked the shot Rob.

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    Jonathan recon you have made a very good job of this brief opportunity, the head turn really does make it for me.

    Keith.

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    You captured a nice image Jon,
    I wouldn't have know the sky had been altered and the pose of the bird is great.
    TFS,
    Iain

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