The Loving Couple

[Ian Cassell]

Canon 7D
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L HH
1/1000 sec f/7.1 ISO 400


Sharpening and Levels in CS5
NR on BG in Noiseware Pro

[Joel Eade]

Really alot to like here. Nice exposure and DOF. Good HA on both and synchronized stepping is cool too! Nice low angle, all in all very well done

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Ian,

Nice job getting the pair in focus did you use single sensor and where was the placement. Joel comments are spot on and the image has a great feel and is pleasing to view - what more can a photographer do!!!

[Ian Cassell]

Thanks :)

Jeff, this was a single AF point on the lower part of the breast of the bird to the viewer's left. Thanks for asking because your question made me go back to DPP (which I never use) and figure out how to find that information. Now I know how! The image was taken just after mating.

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Ian, all good comments above. I would add two thoughts - I see sharpening haloes, and I think a slight step to your right would have allowed for a bit of separation between the birds which would make for a stronger image.