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Posted by KK Hui on Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 am

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I was hoping to get some closeup of these Greenshanks, but no luck ... Instead I resolved into shooting this couple separated from the main flock.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:55 am
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Sweet image KK, I like the head up - head down poses which work well together against the lovely blue BG.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:03 am
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KK, a fine shot. As Carol noted, the different positions are appealing. A faint bluish cast on the bird does not need correction.
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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Sep 03, 2003 9:08 am
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I too was struck by the complimentary poses. Nice shot!!!
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by Neil Solomon on Wed Sep 03, 2003 9:42 am
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KK,

I too like the different poses of the birds and the clean blue background. This is just a nit, but somtimes I find this type of image more appealing when there is less space below the reflection so that the symmetry is not perfect..
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by Richard on Wed Sep 03, 2003 9:43 am
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KK,

Very sweet image! Looks like four birds. :lol: The poses are very nice with outstanding placement, reflections and nice smooth water to boot. Wonderful image!
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by Mike Danzenbaker on Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:00 am
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KK, I agree with Neil regarding composition with reflections.

I also sympathize with you on your difficulties getting close to this species; my experience agrees with yours.
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by Lillian Roberts on Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:58 pm
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I really love the isolation here. It works for me cropped or not.

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by Heather Forcier on Wed Sep 03, 2003 2:32 pm
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These birds really stand out from the blue. This shot has a lot of appeal to me.
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KK,
Very nice scene. Love the colors of the water.
 

by Jim Urbach on Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:50 pm
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KK, Nice capture. Have you tried stacking teleconverters?

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KK, it is beautiful, especially where blue is my preferred colour. :)

BTW, may I ask at what time of the day is this taken?

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by KK Hui on Thu Sep 04, 2003 1:06 am
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Jim Urbach wrote: ... Have you tried stacking teleconverters?
Not in this particular occassion, Jim. Stacked TCs is okay with perfect stationary subject to allow precise focusing. These birds did not cooperate ...
Griffin wrote: ... BTW, may I ask at what time of the day is this taken?
The shot was taken one fine morning last week at around 0815 hrs. It was a clam day too ... at least in the morning.
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by LHays on Thu Sep 04, 2003 4:42 am
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I really like this one....the poses are excellent and I always love reflections. You did well choosing something different when you couldn't get closer. Nice job!
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by Anthony Medici on Fri Sep 05, 2003 5:56 pm
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A bit more space on the left would help this image. I know how tough it is to isolate a bird or two from a flock. You did a good job here.
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