Hi all,
I've spent 3 days trying to capture this robin in a thick and dark rainforest. Eventually, one morning I came across this fellow and for the first time I decided to turn on my flash !
D2HS, 200-400 VR, 1/60", f/4, @400mm, ISO 1000, Handheld
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Hi all,
I've spent 3 days trying to capture this robin in a thick and dark rainforest. Eventually, one morning I came across this fellow and for the first time I decided to turn on my flash !
D2HS, 200-400 VR, 1/60", f/4, @400mm, ISO 1000, Handheld
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Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-13-2008 at 08:12 AM.
A very nice image of a restless bird on a nice perch. I like the contrast with the dark background. I'm interested in the effect that flash has had on this bird because the ones I saw in Australia had a much greyer head without the blue cast you have here. I also thought that the legs were grayish rather than gray-yellow so I must go through my own images to check.
Good idea to turn on the flash. I love this even though the bird is facing slightly away; it looks as if he is spying on something. The image is exceedingly sharp and the background is lovely. I'd ctop a smidge off the bottom so that the lower edge of the perch enters from the corner of the frame.
That BPN has attracted so many good photographers from other lands is thrilling to me, especially because I get to see so many new birds.
later and love, artie
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What a beautiful little bird. I like the pose, details and use of flash. I might crop a bit off the bottom and right.
Impressive image indeed, the sharpness is incredible for hand held. Was VR on normal or active or niether? I like this very much!! Thanks for sharing it, and any information.
Best,
Howard.
Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-13-2008 at 11:03 AM.
"That BPN has attracted so many good photographers from other lands is thrilling to me, especially because I get to see so many new birds."
Ditto!
As for this image - its wonderful. You might want to clone out the double catchlight and if its in your ethics (and also depending on what these guys look like in perfect plumage) you might want to just do a bit of cloning on the side of the bird.
In my prior post I forgot to add one comment that helps push this image over the top!! The incredible art work,done by "Mother Earth" on this awesome branch!
Best,
Howard.
Thanks for your reply about the VR mode used on the 200-400 lens. And again, beautiful image!!
Best,
Howard.
A lovely potrait of our Eastern Yellow Robin Thonnaksar. Focus is spot on and the subject nicely displayed against a soft BG. Even though you have used some flash the normally mid tone grey head and shoulders are a little cool. Maybe try to desaturate blue/cyan for more neutral tone.
Hi Sar,
I love the perch, the colors and your exposure. I think you nailed it. The head turning away is a little nitpick, but only minor.
You ought to post your DB finch that you did recently, remember the one? THat's a ripper and I am still green! :)