Again just playing with the focus of the 1D4 and its orientation sensors. Quite impressed. Unfortunately the the subject came to within minimum focus (DOF about 1cm , I should have gone to F5.6) and stayed there for about 5 minutes before wandering off.
500mm/BB
500'/F4/400ASA
Normal PS (cropped for comp about 10%)
That's a superb viewpoint here Tom and I think the portrait format works great.
Only thing is and I hope it's not my monitor, but the dark parts seem to have a bit of a purple cast, I think. Most noticeable on the dark area under the eyes and on the wet, pointed bits of the vole's coat.
What do you reckon, or is it just me?
A cracking result anyway.
Posted by Kim Connolly on March 17, 2010 at 2:30 PM
For me it's just beautiful - lovely detail and pose.
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 17, 2010 at 2:34 PM
A great shot and excellent PoV, the shallow DoF works well on this too! However I do have to echo Justin's comments re the colour cast in the shadows.
Posted by John Robinson on March 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Hi Tom
I wasn't going to say anything with my colour perception problems!! - but the colour on this definately looks out to me. There seems to be too much blue generally, but then again if that's how it was then fine .
Certainly better than any Water Vole I,ve got. !
Cheers
John
Great image but I too am seeing an apparent blue cast. However taking a close look at the eyes it looks as though there was a good blue sky so perhaps it's just the reflection on the damp fur?
Colour in the second post is much better Tom. Was momentarily tempted this morning to return early but was more tempted by a long and leisurely breakfast. I could get very used to this "not working"
Posted by David Taylor on March 17, 2010 at 5:32 PM
BIF- very nice indeed. The repost, when compared with the first, has the edge IMO.
Posted by Mark Davies on March 17, 2010 at 5:36 PM
cracking comp , gorgeous subject and terrif BG .
Posted by Karen Summers on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
cracking image
Posted by John Chapman on March 18, 2010 at 5:28 AM
Hi Tom, great capture and the second post is better.
Discussion
19 repliesAgain just playing with the focus of the 1D4 and its orientation sensors. Quite impressed. Unfortunately the the subject came to within minimum focus (DOF about 1cm
500mm/BB
500'/F4/400ASA
Normal PS (cropped for comp about 10%)
Only thing is and I hope it's not my monitor, but the dark parts seem to have a bit of a purple cast, I think. Most noticeable on the dark area under the eyes and on the wet, pointed bits of the vole's coat.
What do you reckon, or is it just me?
A cracking result anyway.
I wasn't going to say anything with my colour perception problems!!
Certainly better than any Water Vole I,ve got. !
Cheers
John
but its the greens that are my problem !
JR
Nice detailed close up
Repost looks better.
PS. Not sure how much apple would have been left for this morning the Moorhens were at it as soon I put it in the hole
Nicely taken Tom, repost looks better to me.
Matt
Simon
Bob.