Ron,
In light of the recent 'cropping' discussion it wouldn't be a bad idea to state the fact that this is a very substantial crop to avoid any misunderstandings .
This view certainly shows up the plumage colours and patterning very well but IMHO the crop is just too severe and has taken it's toll on the image quality.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on October 3, 2010 at 7:08 AM
I wouldn't say whether it is cropped or not, that is irrelevant it is still a superb image that shows great sharpness, resolution, colour balance and a fantastic background, let us just enjoy it for what it is a really nice photograph, well done
Posted by Ron McCombe on October 3, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I don't understand what all the fuss is about. Its a picture of a meadow pipits head. I was taken with a 300mm lens as close as it could be to me. The bird was about 7ft away, I had to lean back because the lens wouldn't focus. I couldn't fit the bird in full frame.
Its not as big a crop as Justin seams to suggests
The crop is about 40%, I don't think its a substantial crop
but I fail to see what that matters, its sharp the colour are good.
I think its a good picture. and I am pleased to have it in my collection
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7 repliesCanon 7D Canon 300mm f2.8 lens, f2.8. 1/500sec ISO 400
JohnR
In light of the recent 'cropping' discussion it wouldn't be a bad idea to state the fact that this is a very substantial crop to avoid any misunderstandings
This view certainly shows up the plumage colours and patterning very well but IMHO the crop is just too severe and has taken it's toll on the image quality.
It might be to you.
Its not as big a crop as Justin seams to suggests
The crop is about 40%, I don't think its a substantial crop
but I fail to see what that matters, its sharp the colour are good.
I think its a good picture. and I am pleased to have it in my collection