Challenge:Birds (Advanced Editing IV) Camera:Nikon D70 Location: Taupo, New Zealand Date: Jun 11, 2005 Aperture: F/5.6 ISO: ISO 200 Shutter: 1/50 sec Galleries:Animals, Studio Date Uploaded: Jun 11, 2005
Nikon D70
2005/06/11 15:02:26.1
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 70-300mm F/4-5.6 G
Focal Length: 300mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/50 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Flash
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Noise Reduction: OFF
I did not use a flash for this shot, so it involved "Cheeko" being very patient with me. He had to remain very still, but obliged without question.
To achieve this picture, I simply set up a black card behind the cage. I had the cage next to the window with natural light entering from an overcast day. I then set up a small halogen desk lamp on the window sill and pointed at the subject, (who enjoyed the warmth on a cold winter day). I then let him walk about on the top of his cage while I shot away. Very slow shutter speed meant a lot of my shots were blurred, but I wanted to capture as much of his natural colour as possible.
Post editing simply involved sharpning and then saving for web.
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I voted this image a 6 in the challenge. With a larger DOF, it probably would have gotten an 8 or 9. The only part in tack sharp focus is the feathers beside and below the beak. I did think it had an excellent POV, good lighting and good saturation for what its worth...
Excellent choice in birds. Nice colors reat DoF and very crisp and sharp focus. I really like the directional lighting. Well done and good luck in this challenge. <10>
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