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Garden blackbird

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Posted by jack chapman on April 14, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Garden blackbird
technically rather poor, this was a remote set up and i had focused a little in front of where the bird showed, still it's not so noticeable at this size, more interested to know what people think of the set up, does it work? does it look realistic?

40D + 300mm F4L
F4
ISO640
FULL FRAME
Posted by Justin on April 14, 2009 at 4:02 PM
I like the idea Jack and for me the image and set-up works well. The ivy is a very welcome addition to the scene.
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Posted by Danielle Nichol on April 14, 2009 at 4:17 PM
I like it, the birds eyes are in focus and sharp, it could have done with a bit more dof but it still works as it is.

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Posted by Ian Mason on April 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM
I like the idea too, but I find that the brick and the pot conflict. Perhaps a more natural perch, leaving the pot to tell the story?
Posted by John Robinson on April 14, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Yes I think maybe better without the pot.
Good one though.
Marks for trying as well.
Cheers
JR
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 14, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Works fairly well Jack other than the rendering left on the old brick perhaps.
I can see some thought has gone into it and who knows next time you may hit the jackpot.

Major.
Posted by Matt Doggett on April 15, 2009 at 7:21 AM
I like it but perhaps lose the brick?

Cheers
Matt