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Posted by Chris Valentine on Thu Oct 23, 2003 8:38 pm

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Took this around the first of Sept. in Monterey, CA. I didn't take one shot with the sun shining during the entire trip. Gave me an excellent opportunity to practice with my flash setup.

These guys would not turn their bodies. Every decent shot I have is over-the-shoulder. I finally got a great chance at a profile but a big feather was sticking out of his back

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10D
600 w/ 1.4
1/200 5.6
ISO 200
evaluative -1
flash - 1 2/3
full frame except for slight crop to level

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by Chas on Thu Oct 23, 2003 8:49 pm

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Chris, this is a stunning image. And, yes, when used correctly as you have done here, flash can open a whole new world of opportunity for you to explore.

Had the subject been a tad smaller in the frame, the image would be better balanced, and further enhanced.

Way to go and thanks for sharing,

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by Bill Whala on Thu Oct 23, 2003 8:51 pm

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You handled the DoF very well with the over the shoulder pose. The light is nice and soft but still yielding good detail and modeling. The sloped, lichen covered perch adds nicely to the image, IMO.

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by D7avid on Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:38 pm

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Beautiful the eyes and bill really pop

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by NDCheryl on Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:08 pm

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Excellent shot. I love the colors and the pose.

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by Penney Goodwin on Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:17 pm

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Gorgeous image - the feather detailis stunning and that beautiful eye...!

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by Alan Murphy on Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:33 pm

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Chris, this is a striking image. Love all the colors and the DOF on the bird. The pose is great. It would make a killer vertical too.

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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:43 am

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I opened this earlier but had to come back. I think this is gorgeous. The overall earthy tones and DOF are wonderful. I *love* the stuff he's standing on.

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by Juli Wilcox on Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:21 am

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I like this! The super-sharp feathers on the back are a feature that interests me for their configuration.

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:17 am

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This one's a keeper for sure. I like everything about it.

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by Anthony Medici on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:22 am

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It's a nice pose. You got great detail in the dark feathers. Very nice.

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by Brian L. Zwiebel on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:09 am

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Hi Chris,

What Alan said, plus wonderful use of flash, nice over the shoulder, and really love the perch!

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:19 am

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Nice pose and good technicals all around. Good shot.

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:37 am

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An excellent shot of this very cool bird! You did very well to maintain the DOF throughout the bird.

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by Alan Melle on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:47 am

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Very nice! You captured the bird perfectly. This one would have been a good candidate for a vertical composition.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:32 am

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by Bill Keown on Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:41 pm

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Excellent. Actually the sun not being out has helped you a lot. the legs on these are easy to blow out in sunshine. Nicely made.

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by Jim Urbach on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:05 pm

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Wonderful detail in the blacks. Neat image.

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by Jim Neiger on Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:06 pm

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Awesome shot!

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by Chip Estabrooks on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:24 pm

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One of your best posts to date. Excellent shot.
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