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3rd March 2006 © neil hanson

Coot

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Day 62

Nice day, walk in Blenheim at lunch, thought I'd try some wildlife shots.
Armed with the big lense I tried to capture a coot. I find these very difficult birds to photograph and this is probably my best effort to date!
They don't do a lot and they are very shy!

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Nicki Thurgar04-Mar-2006 08:36
Nicely caught, perfect reflection!
Guest 04-Mar-2006 08:02
I don't find coots shy birds... but they are very difficult to photograph because they are so black and reflections on the water can make the contrast too high. Well captured Neil!
Nico de Bruin04-Mar-2006 01:22
What a coincidence. Took my PAD at Blenheim as well today. Lovely photo. All of them. Will definately follow your work. Regards. Nico
Beverly Wickersham03-Mar-2006 22:29
NIce job. A good job of black and white conversion.
JW03-Mar-2006 21:41
Nice capture
Leo Charette03-Mar-2006 21:37
This has such a peaceful feel about it. Maybe it's the softness of the water or the excellent toning. A very nice capture with nice refection.
J. Scott Coile03-Mar-2006 21:32
Great B&W. Excellent contrast.
chrisse03-Mar-2006 21:29
Perfect reflection, like the B/W too.
Chrisse
Jim Ross03-Mar-2006 21:16
Super shot, amazing B&W... Dont think i've ever seen a coot before...
Guest 03-Mar-2006 21:07
great reflection neil, love the drip
James Ross03-Mar-2006 21:05
Wonderful Neil, :-)