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20-JUN-2004 Neil Lawson

Sacred Kingfisher *

Cleland, South Australia


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ctfchallenge09-Aug-2004 00:42
superb!! Great balance of lights and darks ending up with such fine detail also.
ctfchallenge08-Aug-2004 09:01
Thanks for the comments. Yes, the ability to have a 300 mm lens (X 1.6) was the primary reason I bought my 300D. Being able to blur the background with a wide aperture is a nice addition too. Otherwise I am was very happy with my Powershot S45, as I am sure you are with your G. Neil
ctfchallenge07-Aug-2004 21:17
Wonderful tones and clarity, Neil. I can almost feel those feathers. Like Nugar, I'm frustrated by the limitations of my G3, which would make it well-nigh impossible to get a shot like this. Of course, having your skill would also help. ;-)

Mary Anne
Guest 07-Aug-2004 14:43
Very very excellent. Mark
Nugar06-Aug-2004 23:34
This kind of pictures is why I want a DSLR. No matter what my wife says, a picture like this just can't be shot with my G3. Hopefully, by the time I have some money available, the next 10D will be on the counters...
Canon DSLR Challenge06-Aug-2004 02:16
OK, I can see I am gonna have to select my very best bird photos for this challenge ;-)
This is superb, Neil....and I know how hard these guys are to photograph. You've done it very well and got a great composition at the same time!
Gayle
Nugar05-Aug-2004 13:31
ATTENTION, ATTENTION: "WOW" picture warning! Great, great picture, Neil.