Bill Dix
04-18-2010, 12:14 PM
D90; 80-400 VR @ 370mm. ISO 800. f/7.1, 1/1250s. +0.7 EV. HH.
I've had trouble capturing Chickadees, so I was pleased to get this one even if it is a very large crop lacking fine feather detail. (Cropped to vert, then 50% off height.) Aside from crop, did very little to this: darkened pupil, removed white blur from oof branch, USM; plus slight exposure adjustment in RAW capture. When I moved in for a closer shot he had moved to some beautiful white blossoms which would have made a lovely image, but he refused to give me a clean shot. As you can see, I sometimes like to use the corners of the frame although I know some feel otherwise. C&C appreciated.
I've had trouble capturing Chickadees, so I was pleased to get this one even if it is a very large crop lacking fine feather detail. (Cropped to vert, then 50% off height.) Aside from crop, did very little to this: darkened pupil, removed white blur from oof branch, USM; plus slight exposure adjustment in RAW capture. When I moved in for a closer shot he had moved to some beautiful white blossoms which would have made a lovely image, but he refused to give me a clean shot. As you can see, I sometimes like to use the corners of the frame although I know some feel otherwise. C&C appreciated.