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Posted by Tim Taylor on February 18, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Another from my friend's hide in South Wales. Bright sunshine and a bright perch. I didn't manage quite enough DOF but was pleased with this as a first woodpecker shot.
30D + Sigma 500mm f4.5
ISO 200, 1/1000th sec, f7.1, -2/3 EV
Cropped about 1/4 off mainly the top in PS2, USM, slight levels adjustment.
Posted by Rob Howard on February 18, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Hi Tim,
Very nice shot which has been well exposed with good detail in blacks and whites. If this is a hide set up try a different perch, perhaps a suitable bit of silver birch with holes drilled into it to put meal worms in.
Regards
Rob
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 18, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Hi Tim,
Very nice shot of a female Great Spotted , lovely detail in the blacks
Regards
Andy...
Posted by tony flashman on February 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM
I like this perch and the background, works for me.
Posted by David Kjaer on February 19, 2008 at 4:46 AM
Great pose and BG - I think you could improve the image by darkening the light areas of the perch!
David
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 19, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Hi Tim,
Cracking, absolutely cracking shot!
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 19, 2008 at 8:03 AM
Very nice -Agree with Mr Kjaers comments
Dave
Posted by Graeme Lee on February 19, 2008 at 9:09 AM
I agree about the perch highlights too. Great image though. Not had anything near as good as this
Posted by Tim Taylor on February 19, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Thanks all. Yes, the brightness of the perch is a pain. Perhaps I'll have a go in Photoshop at improving it.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 19, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Cracking shot Tim!
I think toning this down a tad would really improve the shot!
Well done!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Ian Mason on February 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Beauriful shot of a bird I have yet to see. I agree about the highlights on the perch.
Posted by eric weight on February 19, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Great shot. That white streak up the perch leads nicely to the bird, but I agree that it could stand toning down just a little. An absolute beauty. Eric
Posted by Stuart McCrae on February 19, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Discussion
13 replies30D + Sigma 500mm f4.5
ISO 200, 1/1000th sec, f7.1, -2/3 EV
Cropped about 1/4 off mainly the top in PS2, USM, slight levels adjustment.
Very nice shot which has been well exposed with good detail in blacks and whites. If this is a hide set up try a different perch, perhaps a suitable bit of silver birch with holes drilled into it to put meal worms in.
Regards
Rob
Very nice shot of a female Great Spotted , lovely detail in the blacks
Regards
Andy...
Tony
David
Cracking, absolutely cracking shot!
Dave
I think toning this down a tad would really improve the shot!
Well done!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel