Blue Tit-Cyanistes caeruleus

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on November 21, 2008 at 1:51 PM

Hi Guys,

Got my christmas card for this year...

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: F 7,1
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: - 1
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 500mm F4
Focal length: 650 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod & Wimberley Sidekick from hide
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Posted by Ian Mason on November 21, 2008 at 5:34 PM

THis has everything Jeroen. What a head turn! I might be temted to desaturate the blue just a bit though.

Posted by David Kjaer on November 21, 2008 at 6:13 PM

Hi Jereon

Very nice - would make a wonderful Xmas Card!

David

Posted by Tim Gregory on November 21, 2008 at 6:27 PM

Eeeeek this image really pops out doesn't it!

Cracking comp, perfect background and those berries add the icing on the cake.

Maybe agree with Ian's comments regarding turning the blue down a little bit, everything else is about spot on.. very difficult image to fault.

Posted by Paul Inglis on November 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Hi Jeroen,
Snow there's no snow!

Just kidding!

Beautifully image and it certainly would make a lovely Christmas Card!

Posted by Cliff Young on November 22, 2008 at 2:33 AM

Jeroen,

Great shot, well composed and good exposure & dof! I agree that the blue is a tad overdone but probably OK for a greeting card.

Posted by Matt Cole on November 22, 2008 at 3:32 AM

very nice Jeroen, I like the colours and composition. The blues may be a bit oversaturated but the strong colours of the leaves and berries are great.

Matt

Posted by Andy Astbury on November 22, 2008 at 4:13 AM

Why oh why did this get reclassified from Parus

Nice comp Jeroen

Like Matt I think that blues are a bit strong and also the cheek patch looks slightly 'hot'

Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 22, 2008 at 4:22 AM

Definitely a Christmas card!

Looks like a surprisingly challenging shot, with the highlights on the leaves too.

Mark

Posted by Magnus Hird on November 23, 2008 at 10:03 AM

Very nice indeed Jeroen, nits all covered

Posted by John Chapman on November 24, 2008 at 5:26 AM

Great Christmas card Jeroen.