Hi All
As an experiment I converted this file with Canon DPP. Please let me know what you think. As usual I'm watching for (or trying to control) noise among tons of others things.:D:eek::)
Canon 40D with 500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC, AV at f/5.6, 1/1250 sec, EV metering with +2/3 compensation, ISO 500.
Wow! Gail, this is like a 1 to 1 macro hummer. Sharpness, comp, eye contact and BG are good. Looks like the shot was made at midday as the perch is harsh. I'd like to see more color in the bird, so in the repost, I increased the overall saturation and attempted to tone down the perch selectively with Shadow/highlight.
WOW! This image took my breath away. I love the detail in the feathers. I love the bg color. The head position and the eye contact are PERFECT! Stunning image.
Thanks everyone. The comments about the light are well taken. This was one of a series of images that I made late in the morning and around here that means the sun is way up there. Obviously I needed to get up and out there earlier, and quit earlier.
Dan I appreciate the repost, makes the suggestions very concrete.
Does anyone think this is too much perch for the little fellow?
Yes Gail That was the first thing I was going to say It sort of overwhelms the little guy Did great with your settings and came up with a sharp, well composed image Do like the re post a lot !!! ..... btw nothing like soft light !!!!
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