Wind blown Cardinal

[Ken Childs]

Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS @ 400mm
Manual mode
1/400"
F8
ISO: 800
CS3
Canon 430EX w/DIY softbox attached: On, Fired

Using a flash-mounted softbox isn't something I'd normally use for shooting birds but part of my feeder setup is really close to my house so I thought I'd give it a try.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Ken For judging the effect of the flash fire multiples with the motor drive, out of three the last will have no flash effect.

Image looks very pleasing, I like the pose and sharpness, reds look good could back the saturation down a tad but is basically personal choice. .. good looking bg !!!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Nice bird and light. Love the smooth BG. I would only suggest a bill clean up.

[Joel Eade]

Nice portrait...I agree with Al you might be able to recover some detail in the crest by reducing the red saturation.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Love the light. really works well.

[Ken Childs]

Hi Ken For judging the effect of the flash fire multiples with the motor drive, out of three the last will have no flash effect.

Image looks very pleasing, I like the pose and sharpness, reds look good could back the saturation down a tad but is basically personal choice. .. good looking bg !!!

Thanks for the comments and tip. Believe it or not, I'd already desaturated the reds -25!

[Dan Busby]

Very nice Ken. Only thing I might suggest is adding a bit more room on the left.