Posted by JMACTAVISH on December 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Had the camera out with me today and was instantly reminded of a comment on a blue tit shot on this forum. I think the comment said something about the perch being to large for the bird.
As soon as I saw this log I wondered what size of bird I'd need to make a photo.
Canon 1Dmkiii
Canon EF 400 f/2.8 L IS
1/500th, f2.8, ISO800
Handheld using the handlebars of a quad as a rest, IS switched on
Posted by Joe Stockwell on December 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
If I'm honest I think a vertical crop may work better, that big blob is quite off-putting... lovely shot otherwise
Posted by Liam Pauling on December 22, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Lovely image Jon, I like the log bokeh and the soft background. I think it works because the bird really stands out but thats just me
Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 22, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Hi John
Nice pose and background but would get rid of the big OOF log on the right hand side
Posted by David Sewell on December 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM
I agree, you need to do something about that oof log on the right, but the bird itself is superb.
David
Posted by Philip Newman on December 23, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Like it as it is, OOF log adds a little atmosphere as it is obviously standing on a wood pile. Like it.
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 23, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Discussion
6 repliesAs soon as I saw this log I wondered what size of bird I'd need to make a photo.
Canon 1Dmkiii
Canon EF 400 f/2.8 L IS
1/500th, f2.8, ISO800
Handheld using the handlebars of a quad as a rest, IS switched on
Nice pose and background but would get rid of the big OOF log on the right hand side
David
Nits covered but the partridge is excellent.