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Graham Whistler
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Even 1/3200 sec was not quite fast enough. Lens is my 500mm AFS F4 Attachment: Kingfisher2287S.jpg (Downloaded 107 times)
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Graham Whistler
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We also had to push to 3200 ISO as light was low and bird very fast and quite small! Attachment: Kingfisher2169S.jpg (Downloaded 107 times)
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jk
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Nice shots Graham.
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malcolmsowdon
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Image taken with 80-400 lens + 1.4 converter fitted, 3200iso,f8,3200sec, tripod mounted,Nikon D500. Attachment: _DSC4803 Mk1.jpg (Downloaded 103 times)
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Graham Whistler
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This was taken at same time as Malcolm's image but our 10 frames a sec going at same time captured a 2nd view!
Light was quite low and both of us were shooting at 3200 ISO most of time. 1/3200 sec shutter speed was hardly enough for these small very fast birds. D500 is best ever camera I have used for rapid action and first class auto focus. Shot wit Matrix meter on 9 points focus and fast motor drive light most of time was often working with lens xt F4 wide open very few times did it get up to F8. Attachment: Kingfisher2315.jpg (Downloaded 103 times)
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Iain
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I love the first one Graham I think the movement makes the shot for me.
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Graham Whistler
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Another of the Kingfisher pixs with D500 and 500mm AF-S f4 lens. 1/3200 sec and ISO 3200. Little bit of noise but sorted very quickly in Photoshop CC. Attachment: 01 Kingfisher.jpg (Downloaded 85 times)
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TomOC
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stunning shots, Graham
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malcolmsowdon
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Another pic taken with 80-400 nikon lens, D500 body, taken with Graham by my side, we keep each other company.
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malcolmsowdon
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Sorry should be with last post. 1/3200sec, 3200iso, F9.0 Attachment: Kingfisher with fish.jpg (Downloaded 74 times)
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Graham Whistler
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These pictures are remarkable as Malcolm and I were at several feet apart in the hide and light on the bird between pictures taken at the same time show very clearly the iridescent changing of colour with even slight changing of camera position. Malcolm's pictures show the feathers as almost brown!
This must be polarization of light reflected back to the camera from the highly glossy plumage? Very similar effect when you photograph the Glossy Starling in Africa.
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Bob Bowen
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Super pictures from both of you.
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Graham Whistler
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Thanks for the kind comments. You might also enjoy this "I want one Too!"
Malcolm and I enjoyed this so much we plan to spend another day there in a few weeks time.Attachment: Two Kingfishers.jpg (Downloaded 66 times)
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Robert
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Graham Whistler wrote:
These pictures are remarkable as Malcolm and I were at several feet apart in the hide and light on the bird between pictures taken at the same time show very clearly the iridescent changing of colour with even slight changing of camera position. Malcolm's pictures show the feathers as almost brown!
This must be polarization of light reflected back to the camera from the highly glossy plumage? Very similar effect when you photograph the Glossy Starling in Africa.
Thanks for raising that Graham, I was concerned at the brown hue which seems to make that image dull and 'lack lustre'. I took it upon myself to run the JPEG which is on the forum through Lightroom and try to fix the dullness.
I found adjustment of the black and white points to be the main cause, having re-adjusted the black and white points and reset the white balance (on the brightest part of one of the water droplets...) the entire image came to life. I have been very busy recently so I didn't raise this due to pressure of time and not knowing Malcolm very well, I was concerned he might take exception to me meddling with his image.
Had I started with the original NEF I am sure I would see an image equal to the others in this thread which are exceptional.
The other reason being that I have great respect for you both, generally your images are far better exposed and processed than my fumbling efforts.
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Iain
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Just noticed this Graham, all great shots I think the shutter speed was spot on as I think that a little bit of movement in the wings etc makes the shot look real.
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Judith
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Lovely photos, Graham.
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Graham Whistler
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Just back from S France and the Rhone Delta, there are often up to 20,000 wild Flamingos there this is one of my pixs with the D500 and 80-400mm AF-S lens plus x1.4 again! Attachment: Flamingos.jpg (Downloaded 43 times)
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Eric
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malcolmsowdon wrote:
Image taken with 80-400 lens + 1.4 converter fitted, 3200iso,f8,3200sec, tripod mounted,Nikon D500.
I think this a super image showing detail in the subject but also giving the subject room to breath in the frame.
It's interesting to see the variation in colour, vibrancy and saturation in this collection of images. It's presumable a result of different processing as the equipment and timing were the same? It's also not just the birds plumage, as the water background changes similarly between the images.Attachment: IMG_0354.JPG (Downloaded 27 times)
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jk
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I wonder if it isnt just a difference in RAW software and the difference in the way two people process.
I myself prefer a darker presentation to those I see from others.
I was working with Damien Lovegrove recently and his colour presentation of the same images as mine was very different. His had a distinct lightness which makes the image seem airy, light and sparkly but while this works for many images some of my images are much richer, darker and have greater depth.
I guess it is style and personal processing preference and taste.
There is no right way as it is your art!
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Graham Whistler
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We were there from 7.00am till after 2.00pm during that time light changed from bright to quite dull and sun and light rain! I was using my 500mm F4 and Malcolm his 80-400mm with x1.4 botg AF-S Nikon Lenses.
We both shoot NEF RAW but I process in Capture ND and Adobe CC to work the converted Tff. Malcolm uses Adobe CC for NEF to finished pix.
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Graham Whistler
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Yet another from our shoot. Had to pass my 500 post!! Attachment: 01 Kingfisher.jpg (Downloaded 26 times)
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Graham Whistler
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Sorry not much posting 23 Dec fell over and crunched my hand dislocated and fractured etc. Had to be pinned but no driving for last 2 months and not able to hold camera! And I'm left handed! Hope to get signed off at hospital today and plaster off, seems much better. Attachment: Hand.jpg (Downloaded 26 times)
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Robert
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Very sorry to read that Graham. Hope it heals up and leaves you with full use of your hand.
Trouble is when you hurt yourself like that you don't much feel like doing ANYTHING. As soon as you feel able you need to get active again. 
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jk
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Oh dear that looks and sounds nasty.
Hope that you repair quickly and get well soon.
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Graham Whistler
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Two months of not using it the physio should help but the hand specialist said this afternoon a year to get fully back to normal!
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Ouch! Sorry to hear that Graham. I know what the doctor means by it taking a year to really recover. I had a lesser injury to my arm a couple of years back and it did take 12months to get back to normal. The NHS needs to employ the procedures that top athletes get....they seem to heal bones in weeks!
I am walking my neighbours dog after he had a knee replacement 2weeks ago. He told me he would be back and walking her in two weeks. He still can't bend it !! Think I have got a long term task!
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Bob Bowen
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Sure doctors base their recovery time estimates on 25 year olds. Factor of three more appropriate I think. Get well soon Graham.
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Bob Bowen wrote:
Sure doctors base their recovery time estimates on 25 year olds. Factor of three more appropriate I think. Get well soon Graham.
That is so true.
Physiotherapists are kings at this. 
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Graham Whistler
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Yes I'm three times that age!
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Iain
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Sorry to hear that Graham, hope you will soon be out again.
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