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    These can often be found perching on fence posts, as this one is, around the local fields in the spring on their migration northwards. This shot of a male bird was taken from car using a 1Dmk2N and 500mm lens at ISO 160 F5.6 1/800s and 0.33 EV.



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    Beautiful Rich,

    The background is excellent, the pose is great and the colours and detail are great too,

    Jacqui

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    Beautiful bird! I like the angle, details and BG. I might crop a bit off the bottom.

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    Very nice capture, Rich. Love the sharpness, background, colors and pose.

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    Rich
    What a good looking little bird. Love the composition and complimentary colors. There's a nice pose. Good detail and colors as well. I rather like images of birds on fence posts. They are a part of their environment and have made good use of them. It also reminds me of a kid growing up on a farm.....seeing the different types of birds perched on the fence posts. Today there are no fence posts.....and also few birds.

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    To date you have posted some superb images, including this. You certainly are in the top league, Rich.

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    Hi Rich,

    Nice job on this image. I like the sharpness with all the feather details apparent. The pose and bg are nice too. Not nits from me.
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    Thanks for the replies. My main reason for searching the area where I took this shot was to look for migrant yellow wagtails, however I am never one to turn down an opportunity with a Northern Wheatear.

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    Rich

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