I was fortunate to find an almost "mint" 5-inch long feather from this awesome species that made for great macro photography. A few experiments with comps, lighting, and settings made for intriguing results...here's one of my early favorites.
Canon 7D + 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/100s., f/9, ISO 800, dim backlighting (stuck to inside patio door with overcast conditions outdoors), handheld.
lots of detail, I like the angle of the rachis, effective lighting. Under controlled circumstances like this , would certainly consider a tripod to help keep everything in plane and allow more shutter speed and ISO flexibility.
Backlighting really accentuates the "camo" look to the feather. A cheap set of Kenko tubes would allow you to get close and magnify it even more if you were interested. Lovely stuff.
Hi Daniel, seems you've gotten the most out of those owls! I like the abstract feel and the great details captured. Personally, I would have placed the black diagonal slightly higher in the frame. Very well done!
Hi Daniel. I love the patterns and subtle colors - almost looks like a sepia-toned black & white! Good sharpness and detail overall (especially for hh at 1/100) and I like the multiple diagonals. The comp works for me, as presented. This is very well done!
Very pleasing image Dan, I like the offset diagonal i.e. not being central. I really like the colours and the exposure, the detail is excellent. In a situation like this I would have most definitely used a tripod, abean bag a camera bag - anything to hold the camera still, and set at ISO 100. You have a great shot but if you replicated at ISO 100 you will be blown away with the capability of the 7D for macro.
Hi Daniel,
Very strong image. Love the comp as is with the diagonal. Nice details and I am wondering like Jonathan what would have been the difference with a tripod or other support. This works just fine though - Well done.
Great Gray Owl Feather.
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