Posted by jack chapman on February 26, 2007 at 3:19 PM
hi
not much of a photo i know but is all i have from recently. taken in wyre forest visitor centre through mucky glass.
350D and 300mm f4L
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av (Aperture Value) 4.0
ISO Speed 800
don't think ive forgotten anything but it looks small
comment welcome
Posted by Rob Howard on February 26, 2007 at 4:06 PM
Hi Jack,
There a few distractions with the OOF branches in the FG and BG. But it is always nice to get a shot of these little gems!
Regards
Rob
Posted by Richard Tynan on February 26, 2007 at 4:23 PM
It's not bad given the conditions and it is a more truthful representation of how we often see small birds.
I think it could do with the levels boosting a bit and also a bit more sharpening.
That gives the image a bit more of a 'bite' and the long-tailed tit looks quite good then.
Posted by Sean Bolton on February 26, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Hi Jack
To be honest it is an ok record shot but that is all really. In the conditions you haven't done too badly but the large foreground branch is far too dominant for me.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 28, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Its not an easy specie to take images of, as said under the conditions you have done well!
Rene de Heer
A good attempt but the conditions weren't really in your favour.
If you know a good spot where the birds frequent,try putting out a regular supply of food and they should visit on a regular basis.Blocks of lard from the supermarket work very well,soften it for a few seconds in the microwave and then smear it over an old tree stump/trunk/branch,etc.
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5 repliesnot much of a photo i know but is all i have from recently. taken in wyre forest visitor centre through mucky glass.
350D and 300mm f4L
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av (Aperture Value) 4.0
ISO Speed 800
don't think ive forgotten anything but it looks small
comment welcome
There a few distractions with the OOF branches in the FG and BG. But it is always nice to get a shot of these little gems!
Regards
Rob
I think it could do with the levels boosting a bit and also a bit more sharpening.
That gives the image a bit more of a 'bite' and the long-tailed tit looks quite good then.
To be honest it is an ok record shot but that is all really. In the conditions you haven't done too badly but the large foreground branch is far too dominant for me.
cheers
Sean
Rene de Heer
If you know a good spot where the birds frequent,try putting out a regular supply of food and they should visit on a regular basis.Blocks of lard from the supermarket work very well,soften it for a few seconds in the microwave and then smear it over an old tree stump/trunk/branch,etc.