Bleeding heart dove

Tropical House, Burford, 27th April 2011

Great Photo!

Well Done.

I would love to try and get a photo of this standard of this species. Clearly a trip to CWP is required.

SMR said:

I would love to try and get a photo of this standard of this species. Clearly a trip to CWP is required.

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I am glad you like it. A trip to Burford may not be required, but it is definitely recommended.

Alan

And another great picture. I'm guessing you were using a tripod for this shot?

Hix said:

And another great picture. I'm guessing you were using a tripod for this shot?

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I do have a nice tripod, but I haven't used it for years. I rely on my monopod, with a Manfrotto pivoting long lens head, plus Nikon VR lens technology (Vibration Reduction) and bracing the lens in any way I can. I do shake a few, but it is rarely difficult to shoot a few extra shots to improve the chances of success.

Alan

I figured the shot wasn't hand-held - 500mm and 1/30sec !