First attempt in earnest at this, learnt a lot particularly when looking at the results afterwards and exercising the delete key. In particular I was trying to be clever and framing too tight, this resulted in many lost shots because of clipped wings, tails, heads etc... also severely limited my available DoF, plus I need a higher shutter speed for a little less movement in the wings....
So next time I will be resiting the setup in a brighter part of my little clearing although this will give less control on the bg, I will also back off a bit to give better framing options and hopefully more DoF due to lower subject magnification.
Honest critique warmly recieved.
All the best
Phil
Posted by Larry Corbett on February 19, 2007 at 3:37 AM
SUPERB, I love the movement in the wings Phil it really makes the shot
congratulations on a stunning image, hard won but well worth the effort.
Posted by Pete Etheridge on February 19, 2007 at 3:42 AM
Sorry Phil - no critique this time round! I simply can't find anything to fault! An absolutely superb image!
Posted by Jim Greenfield on February 19, 2007 at 4:00 AM
Looks absolutely A1 to me - can't wait to see your second attempt!
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 19, 2007 at 4:11 AM
Great action shot Phil, looks very dramatic but to the blue tit I guess its just like walking.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Tim
Posted by David Kjaer on February 19, 2007 at 5:16 AM
Superb - insperational image!
David
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 19, 2007 at 5:37 AM
Hello Phil
I must admit that I find it dead right too. I think the wing blur completes the image perfectly. Your perseverance has paid off once again.
Best wishes
Phil
Thanks for your advice on the manual flash - this is just superb. I love the look of concentration!
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 19, 2007 at 7:59 AM
Super image!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Danny Green on February 19, 2007 at 8:06 AM
Hello Phil
Wow what a shot can't wait to see your next effort.
Danny
Posted by Richard Tynan on February 19, 2007 at 9:20 AM
This is a cracking image. Top drawer stuff.
The sharp head stands out so well and draws the viewers eye. The colours, pose and composition are spot on.
But for me the icing on the cake is the look of concentration on the blue tits 'face'
An amazing capture!!
Posted by Simon Litten on February 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Superb! Gotta be one of the best blue tit shots I've seen.
Well done!
Simon
Posted by Rob Ashton on February 19, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Phil I love these type of shots. Excellent image.
Rob
Posted by Graeme Lee on February 19, 2007 at 10:41 AM
NICE Phil. I'm going to try this myself in a minute I think
Thanks for the info
Graeme
Posted by Peter Barritt on February 19, 2007 at 12:51 PM
pushing back the boundaries Phil. superb, beautiful image
Posted by Sean Bolton on February 19, 2007 at 3:48 PM
Hi Phil
A stunning image
A great variation on the bird in flight, I think the shooting angle and pose is fantastic. I have seen a few side on flight shots but never one from this angle.
Top notch and inspirational really. Once again a demonstration that even common subjects can produce great images with the right person behind the camera.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Mark sellings on February 20, 2007 at 7:05 AM
Just fantastic - no nits or anything useful to add, just some of these for you
Discussion
17 repliesHi,
First attempt in earnest at this, learnt a lot particularly when looking at the results afterwards and exercising the delete key. In particular I was trying to be clever and framing too tight, this resulted in many lost shots because of clipped wings, tails, heads etc... also severely limited my available DoF, plus I need a higher shutter speed for a little less movement in the wings....
So next time I will be resiting the setup in a brighter part of my little clearing although this will give less control on the bg, I will also back off a bit to give better framing options and hopefully more DoF due to lower subject magnification.
Honest critique warmly recieved.
All the best
Phil
congratulations on a stunning image, hard won but well worth the effort.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Tim
David
I must admit that I find it dead right too. I think the wing blur completes the image perfectly. Your perseverance has paid off once again.
Best wishes
Phil
Rene de Heer
Wow what a shot can't wait to see your next effort.
Danny
The sharp head stands out so well and draws the viewers eye. The colours, pose and composition are spot on.
But for me the icing on the cake is the look of concentration on the blue tits 'face'
An amazing capture!!
Well done!
Simon
Rob
Thanks for the info
Graeme
A stunning image
A great variation on the bird in flight, I think the shooting angle and pose is fantastic. I have seen a few side on flight shots but never one from this angle.
Top notch and inspirational really. Once again a demonstration that even common subjects can produce great images with the right person behind the camera.
cheers
Sean
Mark