Hi all Thanks for all of the comments. Much appreciated.
Toine commented: "I looks like the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if so why?" Well spotted! I'll have to practise my image editing - there are obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right. Basically it was a balance issue. I didn't think there was quite enough space on the right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas slightly and cloned in the extra. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ann asked about tech info. I should have mentioned it in the original post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top of the page. However..... Pentax *istDS ISO 200 Aperture preferred exposure Pentax AF280T Flash SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm f 6.5 1/180 sec For those interested in the bird itself.... Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory. This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and still retaining some downy feathers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tom commented: "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close enough." Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Frank commented: "terrific composition." Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and bottom. However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome of the image, in my experience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :) Cheers, Brian +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia
