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    rajivsarathy
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    Default Snowy Egret showing off its catch

    Not Cropped or Postprocessed.



    My first day out with my newest toy, a Nikon 600mm f/4 AFS (version I). Prior owner bought it 13 years ago, but didn't even use it once. The glass and body were in pristine shape. Having just bought a new 300mm AFS VRII last month, I didn't want to buy another lens so soon, but couldn't resist this one. I wish it had VR, but it also cost me $K's less.

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    Welcome to BPN!

    I would like to see the feet here, or at least have enough room for "virtual feet". There's too much dead space in the top of the frame for my liking. The whites look blown out on the back/head of the bird, but would have to check to be sure. Could you have moved to the left several yards to get a better angle?

    Feel free to post larger images. Check the rules, but I think you can go to at least 800px on the longest side.

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    image is way too small for critique, please post larger images (BPN limit is 1024 pixels)
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    Welcome to BPN!! I'm sure you'll learn tons here, including the need to post process;)

    This image is indeed quite small to properly critique (you can post up to 1024 pixels horizontally and up to 200kb), but comp-wise it is easy to see that you needed to point your lens down for a stronger image. It looks like you have needed some negative EC (remember to also include your exif - e.g. shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EC, flash, etc...this helps us in offering suggestions tech-wise).

    Good timing on your part, and also nice to have caught prey in the bill.

    Oh, and congrats on your new toy lens, I'm sure it will serve you well...:)

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    Thanks everyone. I've just started bird photography and have lots yet to learn!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rajivsarathy View Post
    Thanks everyone. I've just started bird photography and have lots yet to learn!
    Well, you started a great hobby!! Don't forget that we have an "Eager to Learn" forum, and there is tons of stuff to read and learn in the "Tutorials and Educational Resources" forum too....

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    Big welcome to BPN, hope you can feel right at home here and that we could help you improve in your passion for photography.
    I think you could take advantage of our posting size, hart to judge well at the posted size.
    EXP looks good, IMO, it coulees use more room at bottom for the "virtual" legs, especially since you have so much room above.
    Looking forward to more.
    Where do you live?

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    Thanks all. I live in the Seattle area, but this bird was photographed outside Boston. I was in Boston on business last week, and purchased the lens from a seller there. Of course, I extended my trip into the weekend so that I could try out the lens!

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