Seeing Jeroen Stel's image of a kingfisher preening reminded me of a similar image I took some time ago. The remarks about leaving space around the bird and the resultant increase in depth of field struck a chord. However, it is often the case that the image formed at the time is the result of the equipment we happen to use at that specific moment in time. I was using a 500mm lens and it just happened that the distance to the branch the bird chose to perch on was just right for the image. Had it landed on another branch (this was not a set up perch) it may have been a different story.
EOS 20D
Sigma 500mm
exp 1/90 @f8 iso200
beanbag.
Posted by Nick Caddick on June 26, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Well detailed behavioural shot the branch in the top left is a bit distracting though.
I love this picture. The bird appears totally unaware of your existence. The branch in the background in my opinion confirms that this is not a set up shot and to me that adds to the value of the picture ie more wild and more special. I know there's a divergence of opinion in this area!
Lovely shot Robert.
One tiny nit is that tha bird would be better a bit higher in the frame, but as you say it doesn't always happen like that. The bird certainly does look relaxed too.
Cheers
Johnr
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7 repliesEOS 20D
Sigma 500mm
exp 1/90 @f8 iso200
beanbag.
Tim
One tiny nit is that tha bird would be better a bit higher in the frame, but as you say it doesn't always happen like that. The bird certainly does look relaxed too.
Cheers
Johnr
Agree with your comments, regarding these situations, and i guess the zoom v prime conunderum often applies also.
Alan