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Magpie bathing.


Magpie bathing.
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Bagnall (Heyshamite) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 152 W: 0 N: 398] (2179)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds MkII, Sigma 300-800mm zoom, super telephoto
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-07 2:04
Viewed: 514
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We cancelled a planned trip to Martin Mere after discovering the boring lot from Autumnwatch were there for a week or so and instead went to Marsh Side at Southport. Expecting some Pinkfeet to fly into the far pool in front of the second hide we settled down for a wait. A pair of Magpies landed on the small island in front of the hide and one began bathing, something I had not witnessed before, and I took a few shots of it, one of which is posted here.
Camera settings:- ISO 400, AV, Spot metering, 1120mm focal length, 1.4 x converter, Auto White Balance and exposure, Remote shutter cord.
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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2007-11-08 4:01]

Hi Peter,
belle image de cette pie en train de se beigner, le mouvement est parfaitement saisi ce qui permet de figer les gouttes d'eau. La prise de vue est cependant un peu lointaine pour bien profiter des détails.
well done

gaetan

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-11-08 11:02]

Hi Peter,
Great action shot of this clean magpie. I always like the freeze of waterdrops. Well focused and good sharpness. Very good light and comp.
TFS Paula

Hi Peter,
Wonderful moment you have captured here of the Magpie bathing.
I like the drops of water in the air.
Very well captured.
TFS

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-11-10 9:40]

Hi Peter, I have only just caught this great shot. I do love watching birds bathing. I rarely see a Magpie bathing though. A great catch with all the action on the bird and water. As always, nice and sharp, well focused and nicely composed.
I watched Nature Watch last night and though Martin Mere looks fabulous, I shall try and visit sometime.......
tfs and best wishes
debz
sorry out of smilies, tomorrow :)

Nice moment captured!
I like action shot!

Andrea

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