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Again i will be happy for critics and advices :-)
Camera Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shooting Date/Time 5/25/2008 7:06:31 PM
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Partial Metering
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF300mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 420.0 mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode One-Shot AF
I like the pose, setting and eye contact. The bird looks a bit soft and it would have been good to have the sun in your back. Keep them coming.
Boris,
Nice looking bird and you did well getting him on the take-off. Unfortunately, he went backward from you focus point and is a bit out of focus. You could do a selection of the bird and sharpen it some more - not a solution but will make him appear sharper. I like the subtle perch we is on and the background flowers on the left The green background is also nice.
Hi Boris!
I do not know if this tip is available for the Digital Rebel, but the custom function #4 on most Canons will allow you to temporarily fix, lock, and hold the focus while pressing on the "*" (star) button. When the bird is stationary (before take off), try holding down that button/setting ... which will also help pre-focus your lens. Then release the button to activate the camera's autofocus (now set at the pre-focus position), as the bird takes off. This should help you improve your keepers!
