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Jan 25, 2008 15:08 |  #1

One of the few times I have managed to get a decent shot of a black(ish) bird. I like the way the different colours are shown in the sheen.

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Jan 25, 2008 15:18 |  #2

You made a not so good looking bird look good! Nice!


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Jan 25, 2008 15:27 |  #3

Great shot Roy. The light's just hitting him nice. Well captured. :)


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Jan 25, 2008 16:29 |  #4

Thanks for looking Dan and Phil.


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Jan 25, 2008 16:44 |  #5

Nice shot roy , youve certainly made the bird look more interesting .


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Jan 25, 2008 18:19 |  #6

Very nice shot Roy. The detail is excellent.


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Jan 25, 2008 21:02 as a reply to  @ snappa's post |  #7

you got him perfectly, well done Roy!


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Jan 25, 2008 23:24 |  #8

Very good shot, you did well....steve


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Jan 26, 2008 05:51 |  #9

i really like this one great detail to it.
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Jan 26, 2008 07:16 |  #10

Wow...great shot with spot on exposure. Sharp with great details and beautiful colours. Outstanding work on this one. :-)


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Jan 26, 2008 10:43 |  #11

Thanks again for the comments guys - much appreciated.


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Jan 27, 2008 13:41 |  #12

This must be the best shot of this bird I've ever seen.




  
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Jan 27, 2008 15:21 |  #13

eccles wrote in post #4793396 (external link)
This must be the best shot of this bird I've ever seen.

Not sure it is that good 'Eccles' but thanks for looking and the comment.


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