Nice shot cameron, the background is really nice and subtle. A good descriptive shot of what looks like a healthy male. Only crits are it might use a little more contrast (perhaps the light was flat?) and a couple of the off shooting twigs look snapped or cut.
I had this problem trying to get a clean shot without it being obvious some branches/twigs had been removed.
Was this in a garden?
Chris
Posted by Mark Hamblin on April 1, 2009 at 6:40 PM
A bold looking male. Perch is Ok but could be improved I feel. Always difficult to get it right though without it looking contrived. A more horizontal perch might suit better. Cheers, Mark
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 2, 2009 at 3:46 AM
Nice pose here. I like the vertical perch, it's something a bit different, although I do feel it could be a bit more photogenic. Nice composition and detail with a nice clean background.
These guys only ever seem to be on the floor with me apart from when they go into the bushes ! Nice to see one out on a perch - nice comp and works well !
Discussion
4 repliesShooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/250
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 250
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0mm
Nice shot cameron, the background is really nice and subtle. A good descriptive shot of what looks like a healthy male. Only crits are it might use a little more contrast (perhaps the light was flat?) and a couple of the off shooting twigs look snapped or cut.
I had this problem trying to get a clean shot without it being obvious some branches/twigs had been removed.
Was this in a garden?
Chris
Drew