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    Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
    Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
    Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
    Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation 0
    ISO Speed 800
    Auto ISO Speed ON
    Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
    I have been trying to get shots like these by waiting a few moments for the bird to show any sign of flight, then I take about three frames instead if the usual two and sometimes I get lucky. I used a different AF setting (5) to the usual one that I use for in flight images, I also had all focal points active.
    All C&C welcome.

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    Very cool photograph Jonathan, really like the wingspread, format and head position. The photograph is also sharp in all the right places, well done!

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    Reading your description it seems to have worked well. Beautiful bird, lovely wing spread, perfect background, complimentary perch... lovely image all around. Thank you for sharing, Jonathan.
    Joe Przybyla

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    Hello Jon,

    A very attractive pose from this Linnet and I love the positioning of the wings. Lovely colours, sharp where needs be. I like the framing and presentation overall.

    A small nit, hope you do not mind: there's a tiny bothersome spot just above the left wing of the bird, where the shoulder begins - could be due to sharpening, easy fix for you.

    Thank you so much for sharing, I enjoyed viewing, very much

    Kind regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Looks like your technique worked. Neat pose with the wide open wings. Good BG. Subject is sharp as posted. I do see the mark Gabriela mentions, and I do wish the longer upright twig was either not there or at least dark like the rest of the perch. Good work though, I like the image a lot.

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    Little nits already covered, I really like the angelic wing position, more good work with these take offs Jon

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    Great action shot, perfect timing, Jon.

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    Jon no nits from me,bird ,BG ,and pose all spot on.

    Keith.

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    Thanks very much everyone, only just noted that fault, I think I know the reason - (probably due to innacurate masking and the use of Nik filter).

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    Everything tack sharp with a full wingspread showing wonderfull action, Like this a lot

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