The final walk? (Bad thumbnail) (Phasianus colchicus)

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  Akihaka

• Jan 30, 2007

This looks awful in thumbnail, Tim.. But opening it was a pleasant surprise. Very beautiful image with a sharp pheasant and lovely blurry background. And the tree really makes the shot. Brilliant minimalism, Tim!! Dont judge a shot by its thumbnail.. Bad present for a birder.

 

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  timwootton

• Jan 30, 2007

Lovely Tim.

 

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  Daniesser

• Jan 30, 2007

Sad story, great photo (I'll not say shot).

 

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  Deanneart

• Jan 31, 2007

Beautifully composed photograph, very sad story to go with it.

 

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  gmax

• Jan 31, 2007

The composition is superb, it conveys a feeling of surprise, for both of you .. well taken Tim!

 

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  nigel pye

• Jan 31, 2007

Nice one Tim, i saw a Pheasant escape a shoot up North Norfolk a few weeks ago was thrilled they missed. Cheers

 

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  Rose Fletcher

• Jan 31, 2007

A beautiful shot! I really like the way the bronze iridescence on the breast is highlighted.

Your story explains why there are not more photos of pheasants posted - seems people need to get in fast to get a photo while the bird lives. I hope this one found a spot to hide out, and is still living quietly, somewhere in the countryside.

 

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  Tim Taylor

• Jan 31, 2007

Thanks all.

 

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  a.dancy

• Feb 1, 2007

nice work !

 

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  hansbertil

• Feb 1, 2007

The shimmering colours of that bird was a "pheasant surprise"! I like the composition revealing the openness of the landscape. Your story give support to my theory that life is surrelistic in nature...