Feathers: Lensbaby Peacock

[Fabs Forns]

I think I'm cheating a little bit with this one, since it is an older image, and one that Lensbaby has used extensively for advertising. In fact, the new gift cards will feature this one.
Captured at Crandon Gardens a few years ago, while I was doing flowers on the ground and the peacock decided to put a show for me. I took off the macro filter and have a blast with him. I used to think he was courting me until I found out he was marking territory.:confused::(
Date: 7/8/06
Model: Canon EOS 5D
Lens (mm): Lensbaby 2.0, ring f/2.8
ISO: 100
Aperture:
Shutter: 1/500
Exp. Comp.: -0.3

[arash_hazeghi]

this is super Fabs, sharp focus on head serves as an anchor point blurring is done in a nice gradual way that is not distracting at all. masterfully done!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I remember this one and still like it a lot. The effect the lensbaby creates works extremely well here and the composition and light are great, too.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Now this is how it should be done...beautiful effect Fabs, very dramatic...

[Kiran Poonacha]

beautifully done, loved the effect acheived here Fabs.. our national bird shown beautifully here, thank you...

[Stu Bowie]

Stunning work Fabs, and just love the effect you have created.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Fabs, this is stunning. Great effect and a bird that is perfect to showcase that effect. Loved the colors. Very creative treatment as usual.

[David Thomasson]

Fantastic!!

I used to think he was courting me until I found out he was marking territory.:confused::(

Maybe he was marking you as part of his territory! :cool:

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Fabs,
As you know.....I'm not one who is usually at a loss for words;)......but this is absolutely stunning!!! I don't usually get overly impressed with shllow focus but this is one of the best I have seen ever!!! Glad you shared this one with us as I have not seen it! !
You get the record for clanking beer glasses!

[Jay Tan]

Whoa..superb effect of the peacock feathers! Peacock is the perfect subject for this kind of effect.

[Susan Candelario]

O U T S T A N D I N G ! One of the best images I have seen with the lens baby.