Magpie (juv)

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon 1DX Canon 500mmf4 & 1.4TC Manual mode, ISO 640 1/2500 sec f6.3, hand held
Not the most exiting image I must admit but I had to get a post in! This is almost straight from the camera I have just opened the shadows very slightly. I presharpened in ACR at the standard setting of 25, and forgot to mask but I don't think it matters.

(FWIW I am blown away with the new camera I am absolutely amazed at just how quick and decisive the focus is with the TC. I will get round to doing some micro adjustments over the next couple of days assuming the rain stops for an hour or two - which I am afraid to say is not very likely!)

[Steve Spenceley]

Nice shot Jonathan. You did well controlling the blacks and whites and you have nice details. There are some distracting leaves in the foreground but still a nice image.

[gail bisson]

Yes, the 1DX is a game changer!
The tail is awfully close to the edge so if you don't have any more room I would trim the tail to the little indent,
Gail

[Jonathan Ashton]

Yes, the 1DX is a game changer!
The tail is awfully close to the edge so if you don't have any more room I would trim the tail to the little indent,
Gail

Gail, I already cheated - the tip of the tail is false it actually went just to the edge! I agree though maybe a bit more.