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    Dave Barnes
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    Default Familiar Chat.

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    I thought I would post a portrait for a change. I hope I have the ID correct?
    Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
    Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
    Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
    ISO Speed 640
    Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2000
    Last edited by Dave Barnes; 08-17-2009 at 05:37 AM.

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    I like the inquisitive look, sharpness and perch and could also see this as a vertical crop.

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    Understand Axel, but like the use of empty space. Neat shot Dave.

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    Interesting look. I like the composition as is. I'm distracted by the brightness of the rock and the lighter part of the background that intersects with the birds head.

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    I like this a lot. I might like a tighter crop, either vertical or some off the sides. I say this mostly to get more of the subject in the web image. Printing is another matter.

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    Super attentative pose Dave, sharp, and another vote for a vertical.

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    Great sharpness, exposure and pose. Really like this. I'd crop a bit more from the right (just where the green in the URC transitions to the brighter colors) and provide more space on top. JR

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    these flycatchers are almost as difficult to ID as the cisticolas - no real help from me on that :)
    like the sharpness, DOF and HA and would also like to see the vertical.
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    beautiful image , nice & BG & perch & sharpness, lovely space all around
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    Comp works for me. Lots of detail here Dave and the exposure looks good.

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    G'day Dave,
    Lovely shot. I haven't been to southern Africa for more than 10 years but i'm thinking this might be one of the chats (Familiar Chat???) rather than a Marico Flycatcher

    cheers
    Rob

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    Thanks to all for looking and for comments.
    Rob having looked at it again,I am sure you are correct and must award you 10/10 for your ID. Please tell us more, still some of the good green and gold in the blood?
    I will change the title.
    Last edited by Dave Barnes; 08-17-2009 at 05:40 AM.

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    Isak Pretorius
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    I thought it looked familiar!! Niiice portrait - the green in the BG works so well here!

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    Thanks Isak.:D

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