Banaquit - First Bird Post on NSN

Posted by Lillian Roberts on Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:52 pm

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On a recent trip to Cayman Brac, we took a day away from diving to check out the bird life on the island. These little guys were ubiquitous but a bit camera-shy. Here's my favorite shot, though I wish the shadow across its back wasn't there. I know it's a bit centered but if I crop out the foliage on the right it looks unbalanced.

Canon 10D on ISO 200, 100-400 IS lens, hand held. f/8 at 1/500s, exposure comp -2/3 from eval. metering.

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by Heather Forcier on Sun Aug 31, 2003 12:41 am

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Oh, wow! I like the lines shaped like a "V" of the branches and the bird between two outcroppings of leaves. What a gorgeous bird, and sharp, too - well done!

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by Steve Sage on Sun Aug 31, 2003 1:19 am

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Hi Lillian and welcome!
What a neat bird. Your exposure looks dead on. I personally like the balance with a little off the right but I like it either way. Nice!

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by stevebein on Sun Aug 31, 2003 1:57 am

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Lillian,
This is very nice. YOu got closer than I was able and got better detail. I guess I should have left the bar and followed your example and taken more photos. I think the shadow on the back might be much improved with some dodging in PS. Try it and see.

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by Jim Urbach on Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:56 am

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Neat looking bird, Real good image.

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by Alan Murphy on Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:59 am

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Hey Lillian, Good to see you again. Welcome to NSN.

Great first post. Love all the different colors of green.

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by Matthew Whitley on Sun Aug 31, 2003 8:09 am

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What a cool looking bird... I love that bill!
Great shot! Matthew

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by Sandy Mossberg on Sun Aug 31, 2003 9:16 am

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A beautiful shot, Lillian. You've framed it well. My only tiny nit is the shadow.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:09 am

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Lilian,

This is very nice. I love all the detail you captured on the back of the bird. Just a little more head turn back towards you would make it even better.

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by Juli Wilcox on Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:49 am

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Super image, Lillian! Lovely colors, sharpness and detail. I do not mind any of the shadows or other features; think it's wonderful and welcome!

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by Mark on Sun Aug 31, 2003 12:26 pm

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Nice image Lillian. Hope you had some great diving down there. I like the composition between the two plants - I think they balance the image nicely. I do have an issue with the shadow though - it really doesn't contribute anything to the shot other than being a distraction.

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by Jim Probst on Sun Aug 31, 2003 4:29 pm

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Lillian,

Very pleasing image! The composition is nicely balanced, and the colors are great!

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by NDCheryl on Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:46 pm

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Welcome Lillian. Very nice image of a bird I have never even heard of. Thanks for sharing.

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by Chris Fagyal on Sun Aug 31, 2003 7:34 pm

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Lillian,

This is a very nice shot of a Bananquit indeed. These guys usually seem to flit around quite a bit in my experience, so capturing him is definitely not an easy task. The detail is excellent and the catchlight in the eye is nice as well. Personally, I like the crop as it is, keeping the leaves on the upper right hand corner as they help frame the bird in its surroundings. Well done indeed.

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by Wayne Ellis on Mon Sep 01, 2003 4:21 am

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Lillian,

Nice detail and well composed.

Comments and reposts welcome

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by Andrew Mc on Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:06 am

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Yes, the shadow is a little distracting, but overall this is a nice image. A touch of fill flash may have helped.

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by chew on Mon Sep 01, 2003 5:24 pm

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Love the light, sharp as can be and the comp is excellent. Shadow stays for me, so many sterile shots of birds these days. This refreshes.

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by Anthony Medici on Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:41 pm

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This is what I call "bird between leaves" and I like it a lot. The only nit I have is the shadow riding across its back which you already know about and I don't mind that much. If you really don't think this is good enough for you, you can give it to me, I'll keep it.

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