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May 18, 2008 19:23 |  #1

Odds and sods from recent trips out.

All with the 40D and 100-400mm handheld at 400mm.

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I'm hugely impressed by how well the camera handled the exposure challenges presented by the swans - they were in full early afternoon sunlight, and I think that they've come out amazingly well, considering.



  
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May 18, 2008 19:26 |  #2

That kestrel shot is simply beautiful!!!! I love the pose and how the light is hitting the falcon's eye! I also really like that stonechat shot! They all are great!!!!


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May 18, 2008 20:00 as a reply to  @ BSBXTi's post |  #3

All of these are great Keith. I'd have a hard time picking out a favorite if I had to.


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May 18, 2008 21:14 |  #4

Beautifull set, especially pics 3 & 5.




  
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May 19, 2008 01:17 |  #5

I really love that kestrel shot...very unique pose and look! That's a wallhanger.....


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May 20, 2008 11:47 |  #6

Thanks, all.




  
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May 20, 2008 11:49 |  #7

Superb shots keith! All super sharp with great colours. I particularly liked the stonechat and kestrel, well done.


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May 20, 2008 14:44 |  #8

Beautiful shots Keith! They are all breathtaking ... thanks for sharing them :)


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May 20, 2008 18:23 |  #9

Outstanding series. Excellent work Keith. :-)


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May 22, 2008 12:06 |  #10

Thanks again, guys.




  
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