Red-eyed doves (Streptopelia semitorquata) are fast flying birds that can reach speeds of 55 kmph, which makes them an ideal subject for AF testing purposes:D.
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 500
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0 mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Handheld
Crop is 80% of original
Sharp, and well placed in the frame. You should be able to get some more details in the shadowed underwing. Try a QM of the dark area and then a Curves adjustment on that layer (Control M) by pulling the curve up a bit.
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High speed dove
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