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Postby Bob G on Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:30 pm

Had not used the D2x for a little while so I whipped out this afternoon to see what I could find.

Came up with this Heron flying into the setting sun.

What do you think. C & C Invited

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Postby Oneputt on Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:41 pm

Bob great composition :D For me however you haven't quite nailed it. The bird is a little blurred and the highlights a little too strong. Very close though.
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Postby NikonUser on Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:03 pm

I agree with Oneputt...

ALMOST a fantastic image

... Still a good image how it is now :)

The highlights look fine to me but the slightly blurred bird is my nit.

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Postby Finch on Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:16 pm

Bob,

Me too - I think you nearly nailed a great shot. Blurring of bird is a bit distracting but a good attempt nonetheless.

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Postby Geoff M on Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:42 pm

Hi Bob

I agree with what has previously been said, perhaps the full reflection of the bird would also have helped in making it a winner. Having said that great capture.

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Postby avkomp on Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:07 pm

agree with the others,
but a pano crop would improve what you have in my opinion.

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Postby Bob G on Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:42 pm

Appreciate the C & C guys - wholeheartedly agree with your comments. Focusing on a bird in flight in the last 5 minutes of light for the day ain't so easy. However I really liked the composition and colours and thought it worth keeping/posting for that reason.

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Postby big pix on Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:53 pm

Bob .... I like the shot as well and well worth keeping....... just add a bit of contrast and saturation then call it art........ trust me
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