Winston-Salem, NC, USA
11/22/09 82 AM
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Manual Exposure
1/320, f/5.6, ISO 800
Evaluative Metering
Wimberley II on Gitzo 3541LS
Cropped to 10% of original frame
I was working my way across an open field to get progressively closer shots of a mockingbird,
when a another bird flew in to contest the boundary. I was disappointed not to be a little closer,
but managed to capture the flurry of the moment. The IQ suffered a bit from the hasty setup
and distance, but I thought you might enjoy seeing the image anyway. In hindsight, a little faster
shutter speed was possible, and would have helped reduce blur and highlight burnouts.
Very nice capture! The fight is dramatic enough in itself, but the sharp barbs on the wire heighten the drama. The blurred action
also contrasts nicely with the sharply focused wire. Good job! :cool:
Given the situation not a bad capture (wish for more shutter as you noted) and I find the picture most interesting. Love the BG and wire as much as the subjects - nice composition - thanks for sharing.
Hi Craig - the barb wire forms contrast lines against the lighter colored BG - effectively framing the subjects and concentrating the viewers attention into that area.
Like it a lot - nothing I would change.
Big Congrats :)
Drawing the line
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