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Yellowhammer

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Posted by Graham Goddard on May 7, 2010 at 4:15 AM
Yellowhammer
A first for me.

I popped out to test my camera after having the 1.4x calibrated, and this fellow came to see what I was doing. Certainly wasn't what I was after and not ideal as the shot had to be taken hand held, but I was happy to take the opportunity....

About 20% cropped and a small twig cloned top left.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 640
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0mm

Posted by David Sewell on May 7, 2010 at 4:37 AM
The equivalent of 700mm, handheld? That is very impressive. It may have just been a grab shot, but I really like it. My only criticism is that I would have liked to see the bird just a little higher in the frame.

David
Posted by Mark Green on May 7, 2010 at 4:56 AM
Hi Graham, I like this , perfect pose with head turn :-) well done on the handheld with this combo.

:toast:
Mark.G
Posted by Tim Munsey on May 7, 2010 at 4:56 AM
Lovely shot, maybe reduce the headroom to raise the bird.

Tim
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 7, 2010 at 6:47 AM
And I though you had 'man flu' :biggrin:

Looks good to me, the feather detail is there certainly, but would like to have the f at say 7.1 or 9 as you had the SS and it might have given more detail in the head. Would agree with David re a bit more below, however as this may not be possible I would go with Tim's suggestion. Lets hope its all sorted now.

Steve :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Beautiful shot Graham

I agree about losing some off the top :smile:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Love the soft light and BG - agree with David's comment!

David :toast:
Posted by Malcolm Muir on May 7, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Very nice Graham, especially for a grab shot with that setup.

Malcolm :toast: :toast:
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Nicely done Graham, especially hand held.

Agree on the wish for a little more at the bottom. Great BKGR.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Ian Mason on May 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM
I'd be very happy to have taken this - even with a tripod. Agree about the composition.
Posted by Guy Rogers on May 7, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Hello Graham.

Lovely Yellow Hammer image and a nice clean background.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Justin on May 8, 2010 at 4:41 AM
A really attractive bird and a well captured moment, especially handheld.
A pano crop may work well here too.
Posted by Marcus Conway on May 8, 2010 at 6:33 AM
I like this one. Nice comp and colours :toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on May 8, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Thats very nice I like the busy for ground and the way that the bird stand out so well .

Bob.
Posted by Colin Crowdey on May 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM
nice head turn and feather detail. Bird stands out well against the background.

cheers

Colin