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Here's another captive raptor photo. I don't have the tech specs at the moment but they are roughly the same as the other captive bird photos I've posted recently (Canon 1D Mark III, 100mm macro, stopped down, 3 flash setup, hand held).
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This a very nice portrait Doug! Lighting looks great and detail is fantastic as well as BG, open bill is a plus! Congratulairons!
Curious to know why you used a macro on this when your aware of the extreme limitation regarding DOF. Is the reason being you wanted a good portion of the image blurred?
There is no extreme limitation regarding DOF when using a macro lens; it's a function of aperture. These were shot with the flash as the main source of light at aperture of something like f/14. Have a look at a couple of other captive birds I've photographed using the same lens and technique. Plenty of DOF.
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That is one sharp image Doug !!! Big Congrats !!!
Stunning detail Doug such a beautiful bird....
Doug
The detail is incredible....and with the open beak. Wonderful image. I love that eye...well done.
