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    Like Jon A, with the appalling light, weather conditions and now, even tighter 'lock down' restrictions, shooting is becoming a thing of the past!!!!

    Taken a short while back, this humble, but rather bedraggled Dunnock perched on the old apple tree, shot from the kitchen on a bean bag. Ultimately it needed more DoF ie f/8 for the near wing, but razor sharp where it needs to be, on the eye.

    Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

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    Subject: Dunnock M (Prunella modularis)
    Location: UK
    Camera: Canon EOS-1DXMK3
    Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT HH
    Exposure: 1/800s at f/5.6 ISO2500
    Original format: Landscape, slight crop on three sides
    Processed via: LRC 9.4 & PS2020

    * Blended out some rather darker, contrasty areas in the BKG
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    Steve, detail galore as is customary for you.

    Love the lichen on the branch. Only could improve the perch if more was in focus.

    Thought maybe there was a green cast. Checked it out and WB looks spot on, but are the underside feathers supposed to have that green hue? Did you do something a little extra to the end of the tail?

    Oh, and I'm sure you took a look at a more traditional crop? Could work nicely with a little less above too

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    Not so humble in your hands, my friend. Great details right where you need it. Love the way the BG puts this beauty (bedraggled or not) in the spotlight. TFS

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    Like everything about this image, Steve. What you call appalling light and weather conditions, to me can be more appealing especially with the constant green habitat. Can you imagine what it must have been like when coal was used for heating and powering industry. Albeit mainly in cities, the fogs that were so common must have made for some beautiful wildlife/bird settings on the outskirts.

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    Thought maybe there was a green cast. Checked it out and WB looks spot on, but are the underside feathers supposed to have that green hue?
    Hi Brian, it's not the only image that has this, the Straling images have it too. Selectively reducing colour doesn't seem to touch it and it's not reflective colour, guess it's just all within the colour. The tail is all 'as is' nothing added or manipulated. Thanks for the kind words.


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    Can you imagine what it must have been like when coal was used for heating and powering industry. Albeit mainly in cities, the fogs that were so common must have made for some beautiful wildlife/bird settings on the outskirts.
    Hi Geoffrey, I can, you just need to visit India, what you describe is very similar to the cities. Having not been back for ten years, on arrival a year or so ago it was unbelievable how much Delhi had grown, but the polution was really bad, almost a fog as you describe. however, once out into the countryside you get to see the majestic beauty and vibrant heart of this warm country.
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    Hi Steve ... not a real beauty this bird , but we take what we can get in these times

    Processing does look spot on .... the front twig is a bit strong in the frame , but nothing one can do about . So I would leave it and not removing that element .

    A pleasure to look at from the technical POV

    TFS Andreas

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    The bird is rather beat up but the image is technically stunning, particularly the detailed face and dreamy BG. My only issue is the laterally compressed crop. I don't see any reason to deviate from 1.5 x 1 here.

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    The background is very nice. Compliments the bird well. A ruff looking bird at that. Is this a juvenile?

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    Hi Dorian, don’t see any advantage on changing crop, but appreciate the thought.

    Yes John.
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