From a local preserve several years ago.
D500, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 5000, 1/1250s @ f/6.3 manual.
From a local preserve several years ago.
D500, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 5000, 1/1250s @ f/6.3 manual.
Nice that you got it below the quasi-horizon line but it is too dark overall and the sign was bad luck. The bird itself seems to be lacking detail, that from someone who rarely sees or mentions a lack of detail when others do ...
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For me this wasn't about the bird, which I agree lacks detail, but about the humorous juxtaposition of bird and sign. Maybe only humorous for me.![]()

to be honest not working for me.... it's a good record shot but not an Avian photo.
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Hello Bill,
I like the sign with the bird - brings up a smile
Regards,
Rob
Yes, I can understand this image as well. Reminds me of when I captured a Kingfisher perched on a No Fishing signTFS
Will