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kenn threed
12-09-2009, 10:02 PM
Hi all,

Yet another young male Bluebird. This time shot at a shorter focal length in an effort to assure sufficient DOF. The BG has been blurred in post to simulate the bokeh normally achieved by higher FL.
http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds-Blossoms-Butterflies-VOL/bluebird7841/731010763_W5qK8-XL-2.jpg

Canon S5_IS Manual ISO100 360mm F3.5 1/640 Hand-held

All comments appreciated,

Kenn

Kenn & Temple
Backyard Birders in St.Louis, MO
http://kenn3d.smugmug.com (http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/)
arash_hazeghi
12-09-2009, 10:47 PM
Beautiful pose on the bird and nice eye contact, the BG blur works well here and has created a nice smooth BG. Some edges are too sharp and indicate BG has been processed but it's a minor point. Very well done.
Ed Cordes
12-09-2009, 11:09 PM
Beautiful colors and detail. BG works for me.
Harshad Barve
12-10-2009, 12:11 AM
lovely species and image , nice compo and BG looks great here
TFS
ericbowles
12-10-2009, 07:30 AM
Very nicely done - nice and sharp with a good pose.
Vaibhav Garge
12-10-2009, 11:43 AM
Wow I cat believe you have taken this with a Point and Shoot camera..This goes to show that man behind the camera actually makes images. You have got a terrific background and nice details on the bird.
kenn threed
12-10-2009, 07:38 PM
Thanks to all for your comments and encouragement,

Arash - I see those sharp edges now, thankyou... I will soften them some.

Vaibhav - We appreciate your comments very much. We have been very pleased to make some nice pictures with our humble gear, and have our lovely birds to thank mostly for posing up close for us.

Kenn

Kenn & Temple
Backyard Birders in St.Louis, MO
http://kenn3d.smugmug.com (http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/)