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Obligatory RWBB on a reed


Posted by Jim Neely on Mon May 03, 2004 9:06 pm

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Red winged blackbird Brazos Bend SP TX

I guess everyone photographs RWBB sometime. This one only held still for one shot before he flew.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 10D
Firmware: Adobe Photoshop CS Windows
Date/Time: 2004:04:03 09:11:05
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: 8.0
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: On
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 700.0mm
Subject distance: 13.0 m

500/4L + 1.4 II TC, 550EX + Flash Extender @ -1 2/3, Gitzo + BH1 + Sidekick
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by Alan Murphy on Mon May 03, 2004 9:35 pm
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Hey Jim, A wee bit contrasty with hots spots on the grasses and the blacks being blocked out. Love the comp and attitude.
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by Cindy Marple on Mon May 03, 2004 10:41 pm
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Hi Jim, I like the composition with the lines of the grasses, the bird is well placed. The fanned tail is great.
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by Matthew Whitley on Mon May 03, 2004 10:44 pm
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Jim,
Nice image, despite the slightly harsh light. Maybe a hair more USM on the face?
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by Alan Melle on Tue May 04, 2004 5:07 am
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Tough light but you caught the bird in a great pose with the tail fanned. Nice catch!
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by LHays on Tue May 04, 2004 6:10 am
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Nice one. I've personally spent a lot of time trying to get these guys just right.....nothing wrong with that. I think they're quite entertaining to watch and a beautiful bird....oh yeah....and hard to shoot. You did very well with this one. I'd try a little more USM on his pretty head.
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by AlexC on Tue May 04, 2004 12:43 pm
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Nice bird and nice colors, maybe +1/2EV over exposure wise, flash seems to be OK, Nice perch and pose, congrats!!! 8)
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by Bill Whala on Tue May 04, 2004 3:47 pm
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I really like the composition and pose. My nits have been covered.
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by AForns on Tue May 04, 2004 6:33 pm
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Techs covered I like the pose and perch Very good image. Congratulations The bird's look is priceless!!!!!!
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by Mike Wilson on Tue May 04, 2004 6:53 pm
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Nits have been covered for me. I really like the tail and the eye contact. 8)
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by Dan Creighton on Tue May 04, 2004 7:58 pm
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Contrasty as already mentioned but the overall image is very nice. I like the straight into the camera look and the crossed reeds.
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