Posted by Kim Connolly on December 17, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Was so delighted today when a flock of these landed in my garden
50d 400mmf5.6
1/200"
F5.6
Aperture priority
ISO 800
-0.67EV
Evaluative
In case anybody thinks I was lying completely flat in the garden, 'fraid not - it's a bird table with a bit of artificial turf on the bottom - doesn't get as slimy as ordinary tables!!
C & C welcome
Posted by John Robinson on December 17, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Nice one Kim
Pity the feet are gone but thats the trouble with astro turf. ! It does hide the seed though.
Not through the window I hope
Cheers
John
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Hi John, yes it was through the window - just like you do with yours
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM
I bet you were pleased with this and so would I. Don't see to many on the ground either.
Major.
Posted by jack chapman on December 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM
lovely shot, never get these in my garden, your set up for this sounds interesting, wouldn't have thought birds would much like astroturf
Posted by Mike Andrews on December 18, 2009 at 4:34 AM
Very nice shot. The astroturf has a very manicured look, but the detail on the bird is stunning.
Is the bright catchlight added in PS? It appears a little bright and round. (It does improve the shot, so please don't feel it is a criticism). If it is added, I would try to tone it down a touch.
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 18, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Hi and thanks for the comments - no I have not added anything to the bird - don't think I would be able to! The astro turf is only on a bird table and it does seem easy to keep clean rather than wood - which went very messy quickly and the birds do seem to like it! I do have a normal lawn!!
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 18, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Hello Kim.
Nice capture of a lovely looking bird.
Posted by Craig Jones on December 18, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Love the composition and pose captured Kim,detail is wonderful,very nice
Posted by Ian Mason on December 19, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Excellent shot! Composition and pose are great. I also wondered about that catchlight and I think I might take it out - the other one above is more subtle and would be fine on its own.
Very nice capture indeed Kim. Never see these in my garden. Might give the astro turf a go on my bird table. Glad I'm not the only one who can't get down on the ground
Discussion
10 replies50d 400mmf5.6
1/200"
F5.6
Aperture priority
ISO 800
-0.67EV
Evaluative
In case anybody thinks I was lying completely flat in the garden, 'fraid not - it's a bird table with a bit of artificial turf on the bottom - doesn't get as slimy as ordinary tables!!
C & C welcome
Pity the feet are gone but thats the trouble with astro turf. ! It does hide the seed though.
Not through the window I hope
Cheers
John
Major.
Is the bright catchlight added in PS? It appears a little bright and round. (It does improve the shot, so please don't feel it is a criticism). If it is added, I would try to tone it down a touch.
Nice capture of a lovely looking bird.