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14-APR-2008 Nigel Hughes

Obviously a seagull

I'm not a good bird photographer, I haven't got the patience you need to get really good shots. However, I like this which was taken on a boat trip in Northern France when the birds came to see what they could scavenge. And yes, it is a real bird flying - one of my friends thought it was a stuffed version and commented that, 'You can't see the wires'.

Sony DSLR-A700
1/1250s f/8.0 135.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Konica Minolta Users11-Jan-2009 13:56
A fantastic shot, very good detail, the seagull is enhanced by the beautiful blue sky. A shot to be proud of.

Sandra
michael7307-Jan-2009 21:36
I've found that the A700 nails the exposure accurately most of the time; but even so, this is impressive!
Konica Minolta Users06-Jan-2009 20:12
Wow! That is some shot. The detail is incredible.
Lynne
Konica Minolta Users04-Jan-2009 16:06
You are right; I posted the HK image first and used the 'replace image' function by mistake - I hadn't realised that the EXIF had remained. I've edited the EXIF on the image rather than reposting but you can find the full EXF herehttp://www.pbase.com/ndh00/image/101955392 Thanks for your comments Nigel
Konica Minolta Users03-Jan-2009 19:22
Well, you certainly nailed this one. Beautiful colour in the sky, excellent detail in the bird's feathers and face, and the exposure is spot on -- which can sometimes be difficult in this kind of situation.

Dave
Jerry Curtis03-Jan-2009 19:12
On second though... that EXIF can't be right... it's exactly the same as the next shot. Maybe you replaced the next one with this one before uploading the next one again?
Jerry Curtis03-Jan-2009 19:09
Splendid shot, Nigel! I don't wonder that the other viewer thought this was a sfuffed bird if he'd seen the EXIF... 1/10s exposure for a BIF? Incredible sharpness for that long a shutter speed!