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    Happy New year everyone!!!! I havent posted an image of one of my favourite subjects taking off for a while, so I dug this out the archives. ( well back in August last year ) The BG is an OOF mountain.

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    I think the vertical comp works so well here, space at the bottom really adds and also like the light & BG. Happy 2011 Stu
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    Happy New Year Stuart, The pose and the details along with the BG make this pleasing.:)

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    Superb pose, nice catch-light and nicely separated from the perch. I liked this composition but am undecided on if I would like one with more space in front of the bird too. Wish you a very Happy New Year Sir.


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    Way wicked on all counts. Love the dorsal surface of the near wing. Right down sun angle, and sharp.

    How did you focus?

    Was this originally a vertical?

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    I love the KF (we don't have this here in SG).
    Love the detail and OOF background.
    Happy 2011.

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    [QUOTE=Arthur Morris;615531

    How did you focus?

    Was this originally a vertical?

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    Thanks Artie. Focus - with these type of take off shots, I change my focussing point to one of the outer points. In this it would have been one of the points on the left. I also zoom out a bit, as it then leaves space for the subject to fly into the frame. This was shot in normal landscape.

    Thanks to all others for your feedback and comments.

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    Great capture, timing and exposure.

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    Hi Stuart. Agree with the above comments. The color combo here is really nice.

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    Stuart:

    Happy New Year!

    One of your signature shots, action, nice BG, cool bird, I like it.

    Cheers

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    I always enjoy your KF images Stuart, and this one is no exception! Have a happy New Year!
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    Hi Stuart, Killer action image of the Pied Kingfisher, nice exposure in that light and good timing.

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    Thank you all so much for the feedback and comments. Always appreciated.

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    Excellent timing and captured Stu. Have a blessed 2011
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    Killer shot Stuart. Nice pose and great timing. Techs are spot on with wonderful bg.
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    Beautiful image. I think the composition works as is - it's tough when the bird is flying at a downward angle like that, but you nailed it. Nice job.

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    Chris, Todd, Charles, thanks a stack guys.

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    Terrific capture Stuartbhai , love the pose and BG
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