Posted by Marc Langille on November 21, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Olive Sparrow
Taken at 1/3200 sec., F/9.0, ISO 800, 500mm, EV -2/3
Posted by Aaron Szabo on November 21, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I've seen that one at Bedfords Mark! Very nice as always... Pretty clean on noise for ISO 800, but I dare you to switch to the Nikon D700!
Posted by Marc Langille on November 21, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Thanks Aaron!
Perhaps you're thinking of another shot of the same species - I am talking about the one with it's mouth open and you can almost see it's tonsils??
I am referring to this one:
http://www.marclangille.com/photos/371642080_6988s-L-1.jpg
As you indicated, the Nikon D700 is an excellent camera, no question. It's price point is still above what I am willing to pay, and I may have some opportunities next year...
Regards,
Marc
Posted by Bill Dark on November 22, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Nice work on this, Marc. I like the head turn, and incredible detail. What body did you shoot this with?
Posted by Brad Mangas on November 22, 2008 at 10:02 AM
What a cool little bird, I have never seen an olive sparrow. Really a nice shot Marc.
Posted by Marc Langille on November 22, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Thanks Bill and Brad - much appreciated! I used the 40D for this shot.
Posted by Tom Kennon on November 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Great detail, Marc.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on November 22, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Great shot: excellent detail, exposure, comp. Wish I had taken it!
Posted by Bill Fach on November 22, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Marc: I'm not a bird guy but this transcends genre. Just a great shot and capture of attitude. Bravo. >=))>
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 23, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Very nice Marc, the eye is really "eye-catching"! Some very nice feather detail and the slight head turn tops this off. Very good in my book!
Posted by Rob Graham on November 23, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Great detail and eye contact, very nice sparrow shot
Posted by John Moore on November 24, 2008 at 9:07 AM
Excellent job Marc. Nice soft lighting and a winning composition.
Discussion
11 repliesTaken at 1/3200 sec., F/9.0, ISO 800, 500mm, EV -2/3
Perhaps you're thinking of another shot of the same species - I am talking about the one with it's mouth open and you can almost see it's tonsils??
I am referring to this one:
http://www.marclangille.com/photos/371642080_6988s-L-1.jpg
As you indicated, the Nikon D700 is an excellent camera, no question. It's price point is still above what I am willing to pay, and I may have some opportunities next year...
Regards,
Marc