This Thrasher hopped out of the scrub as we were driving by, so shot from the car. I have this and then a couple behavioral shots, one of which is a better light angle but was not as sharp and needed a tail repair. I'd like to know which one you folks prefer? I know I'm not supposed to post more than one image per post, so I'll post the second one tomorrow.
This is a small crop which was tough for me. Not sure where to go, more room in front or behind?
Lightened eye and cheek. Auto-contrast adjustment.
Canon EOS 20D
Flash Used: No
Sigma 300mm f/4 lens
Exposure Time: 0.0008 s (1/1250)
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO Equiv.: 400
Whitebalance: Manual
Metering Mode: matrix
Thanks for any and all comments and suggestions :),
i prefer sharp!! soft gets the delete button unless it's highly unusual!! as you said already, only the light angle. i like the composition, only that the bg is a little busy.
one of my favorite birds and i dont even have one image!!!
hi Ann - soft gets auto delete for me as well - gotta be sharp.
A lower shooting angle - could address the busy BG and would make a big improvement - IMHO!! - agree that the light angle is causing issues.
Keep em coming :)
I like the composition. I like that the feet are about the same distance from the edge of the frame as the tip of the tail and there is more room in front of where bird is looking.
Looks good.
I am with Harold, sharp is in and not sharp is out.
Hi Ann I like getting into my light angle right away, rather miss the shot unless is a bird I don't have and want a record image. When you get the sun at an off angle (from what you want) you will probably not keep the image !!
Birds on the ground are tough, even if you get low the grass will be in the way !! For this one I have to say you made the best possible !!! Looking forward to the next one !!
Thanks guys! You all are great. I'm learning so much here, and will try to apply things when I'm out.:)
Al touched on a point. My photography started out just for recording purposes. I'm a birder, not a photographer. My first guide was a little pamphlet/booklet by Artie, Bird Photography Basics. That helped me not to waste so much film :eek:, and actually get some acceptable images.
When I'm out, and get excited, it's like I forget everything except get a shot, any shot. :D Hard to teach an old dog new tricks. This is a much loved hobby for me, and thanks to you folks I may be able to take it up a notch.
Brown Thrasher at attention
