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From the sketchbook... (1 Viewer)

buzzard12

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My fear of losing a sketchbook has resulted in me transfering them to the computer through digital camera.

Here are a few, Song Thrush from a few days ag, Grey Heron last week and Yellow Legged Gull from Galicia in Spain...
 

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stuart C smith

swansong
buzzard12 said:
My fear of losing a sketchbook has resulted in me transfering them to the computer through digital camera.

Here are a few, Song Thrush from a few days ag, Grey Heron last week and Yellow Legged Gull from Galicia in Spain...
you have a great talent, i also would like to see more. regards stuart
 

buzzard12

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Here you go guys...

Tufted Duck eclipse male, Greenshank and juv. Red Backed Shrike...
 

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stuart C smith

swansong
buzzard12 said:
Here you go guys...

Tufted Duck eclipse male, Greenshank and juv. Red Backed Shrike...
better and better [ if thats possible ] , your sketches have life in them, as i said before you have a rare talent , thank you for sharing , can we have some more please ?. regards stuart.
 

jomo

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Awesome, just amazing work. Wish I had the confidence to use pen - it's difficult not having that eraser to fall back on when everything goes horribly, horribly wrong!
 

buzzard12

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Here are a few more so. I will post more sketches on this same thread in the near future as I get them rather than start a new thread each time...
 

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jomo

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Brilliant. Great job getting the shadows on the Shrike. And that Nuthatch is excellent -- loose and absolutely spot on.
 

buzzard12

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Hawfinch and Goldcrest sketches...Oct 2006

Done over the last few days. Hawfinch and Goldcrests. Goldcrests done at home from fieldsketches with a bit more care...
 

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buzzard12

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Pencil Eider and Snipe

Female eider and snipe from 2 weeks ago also. Pencil this time, suited the subject better to use lead..
 

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timwootton

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buzzard12 said:
Done over the last few days. Hawfinch and Goldcrests. Goldcrests done at home from fieldsketches with a bit more care...
Hi Buzzard - lovely group of recent work here. Particularly the godcrests - the lower bird is georgeous - the under-hanging pose is perfect (and sooo difficult to get right) - great linework. You really understand the anatomy of these birds - very well done.
 

Gill Osborne

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Wow!!!!! Brilliant pics :t: You make it all look so effortless :cool:

They're ALL fabulous but that male Tufted Duck - I LOVE!!!!!!!!!! :t:
 

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