I went back this morning to try for more DOF as I agree, it's achieveable. this is what I got. I should have taken a step to the right to eliminate the bright tree trunks. But after taking about half a dozen shots of the male Spotted Pardalote having landed prior to nest entry, I had about 25-30 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos arrive in the area so I did not spend more time with this little man. I will post some YTBC soon and write a blog entry sooner.
30D, 300/4L IS + 1.4x, ISO400, f/11, 1/160th, +1/3EC, 430EX @ -1 with beamer, full frame.
This image is tack sharp and just pops off the screen, Akos. I am surprised that at F11 the bird's tail isn't sharp. Is that because you were close to your subject? I dont' have a problem with that, just want to learn why. You may consider removing the second catchlight but that's a personal preference. This one is my favorite so far of this series.
A beautiful little bird, Akos. I love the pose and the sharp detail on the head. I also might remove the flash catchlight, and consider toning down the bright tree trunks in the bg that distract from a lovely image.
Fantastic flash work Akos, looks like their are quite a few baby birds to feed in the nest hole. That is the fullest beak and crop I have seen on a Pardalote. BG does'nt bother me and neither does the slightly OOF tail. Well done.
P.S. Dust spot at top centre of frame by the looks of things too.
Spring is underway III
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