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  1. 01-09-2009, 02:19 PM #1
    Rob Mckenzie
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    Default My first Scrub Jay!!

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    I have a couple of shots in different poses. So I thought I would start with this one to see what everyone thought.
    I am a little annoyed that the DOF is not slightly deeper. I didn't notice on the LCD when I took it. I would have very much liked to have all the plumage in focus. I will certainly be back next year for better DOF...I just hope the scrub jays hang on in there. Anyway see what you think.
    D300 - 70-300 @ 300mm
    1/400 @ f / 5.6
    ISO 200
    0ev
    No Flash
    No Tripod
    Aperture Priority
    Metering: Pattern

    C & C Always welcome - don't go easy - want to learn
  2. 01-09-2009, 03:29 PM #2
    Harold Davis
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    very nice, rob!! if the head was turned a little towards you it would be absolutely perfect for me!!! the DOF doesnt bother me at all.
  3. 01-09-2009, 04:05 PM #3
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    I think the DOF is spot on, lovely image sharp where it should be, very nice.. Agree with Mr H on the HA
  4. 01-09-2009, 04:08 PM #4
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    Rob, Great shot and plenty of detail.Eye looks good and clear, a slight head turn would be nice - but a keeper for sure! well done!
  5. 01-09-2009, 04:50 PM #5
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    Very well composed Rob,
    I like the sharp details and color rendition on the bird...I like the sharp eye...agree with Doctor Davis on the head angle...good show...looking forward to your next one...:cool:
  6. 01-09-2009, 05:45 PM #6
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    Another vote for the the dof being mighty fine Just he mentioned head angle and it will appear even better, makes the bill tip even with eyeballs !! btw at that close range the dof at 5.6 in minimal I figured on a few posts down for the same focal length at f 22.0 and it was less than half an inch !
  7. 01-10-2009, 12:12 AM #7
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    Love that eye Rob, Really good one.
    Dave
  8. 01-10-2009, 04:19 PM #8
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    I love your composition on this one, Rob...just the right amount of negative space around the bird. DOF is fine by me, too. That little bit of blur looks like the feathers are being blown about...
  9. 01-11-2009, 05:12 PM #9
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    Hi Rob:

    Another super clear shot from the D300, doesn't suprise me when I see a good exposed capture to read it's the D300.

    You made the Scrub Jay beautiuful. I'm sure they'll be around your next trip. They were the only birds showing up at the 5000' mark in Madera Canyon yesterday.

    Thanks for sharing

    Uncle Gus

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