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Curlew

Another image shot in RAW, converted to an 8-bit Tiff file and then levels adjusted before applying a 7% blue filter to counteract any yellowing of the 'monochromes'.

Canon 1Ds MkII, Canon 100-400mm IS USM lens, 1/200th sec, f/7, 400mm at ISO 640. Monopod. Distance to subject: c 4m

8 comments:

  1. Very nice! I will have to try your processing methods for some black and white conversions. The results are super.

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  2. Superb mage Tim, thanks for the tip.

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  3. Excellent! I love the look of this photo!

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  4. Another of my favourites!

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  5. 4 meters from a Curlew! If only :-) Nice one Tim!

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  6. love the detail - fantastic shot

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  7. Lovely shot, Tim, great capture :-)

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  8. I've never seen one in person ..... but I'd love to! What a neat beak!
    Wonderful capture!

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