Posted by Daniel Loomis on March 27, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Caught this beauty in my backyard. Overcast conditions required use of flash with Beamer. I started to clone out the branches in the background, but decided I like the way they come together at the bird's head. Of all the photos I have of Red Bellied Woodpeckers, this is the only one where the red belly is visible.
No need to clone anything here, Daniel! Your bird captures have been getting better and better and now the the additon of your new gear it is tops. Congrats.
Posted by Larry Daniel on March 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM
I think the branches are oof enough that it's not a distraction for me. What I really like is the placement of the bright areas above and below the subject, along with the soft background - nice bokeh...
Posted by Barry Southon on March 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Daniel
A very nice capture as is. I don't understand the need to clone out part of the birds environment. The catchlight in the eye and colours are spot on. I'd be proud of it if it were mine.
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6 replies40D 700mm, f5.6, 1/40s, ISO 250, cropped
Another fine image of one of my personal favorites. My personal tastes would be for the bg branches to be removed but that's just me. Keep 'em coming!
A very nice capture as is. I don't understand the need to clone out part of the birds environment. The catchlight in the eye and colours are spot on. I'd be proud of it if it were mine.
Barry
Milford Ks