An attractive shot, John. For me, the apples add extra interest to the picture, rather than detracting from the birds. I particularly like the inclusion of the Redwing, and the fact that all the birds are looking towards (did you whistle or something to atract their attention?!). You seem to be the master of these high ISO shots!
I think this works well and shows the birds in their enviroment very well.
That's an added bonus having the Redwing in the frame too.
I also like how the birds are all alert and looking the same way.
Posted by Lee Newman on January 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Well caught John. A great enviroment image. I have a 20D too but have never had it past ISO 800.
Lee
Posted by eric weight on January 10, 2009 at 1:17 PM
That's nice, it makes a change to see them as part of an image rather than all of it. Interesting behaviour as well. Eric
Posted by Magnus Hird on January 10, 2009 at 3:06 PM
I also like the redwing in the frame which gives you a cropping dilemma! You could also try a portrait with the waxwings on the righthand side of it. Looks to be some artefacts around the birds / twigs - is this from resizing?
Discussion
7 repliesA leaf out of John Robinson's book. The Waxwings have found this apple tree in a local allotment. Unfortunately a very distant shot in poor light.
Techs
20D 400mm F5.6L x2 teleconv, F11 1/400th ISO 3200. Almost FF. Lightroom and CS4/Noiseware to cleanup.
Comments appreciated
John
Matt
I think this works well and shows the birds in their enviroment very well.
That's an added bonus having the Redwing in the frame too.
I also like how the birds are all alert and looking the same way.
Lee