Eastern Towhee (portrait)

Posted by gandolf67 on Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:38 pm

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I spent several hours with this little guy over the weekend. I'm not sure if I like the high key BG, (snow) but he refused to find a more suitable perch.

Comments & Suggestions Welcome.

10D, 100-400mm L IS W/1.4x @ 520mm, Handheld
ISO 200
1/400
F8
Levels&USM w/PS7

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by Jim Neely on Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:47 pm

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WOW. This is a spectacular image.

I don't know if these guys are as skittish as the Spotted Towhees down here, but even if they aren't this is outstanding.

The closeness and detail really jump out at you. Really good exposure to retain detail in the blacks and the whites.

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by Bill Whala on Wed Feb 04, 2004 9:28 pm

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Excellent exposure. Great in-your-face-pose. Looks a little soft.

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by fredcor on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:24 pm

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Incredible portrait. You have managed to hold the detail in the blacks and whites.

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by AlexC on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:56 pm

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A bird I have only seen far, far away!!

Image:
Incredible closeup, and great exposure to boot, a tad soft detail wise, maybe you were just slightly under the minimum focusing distance ?
Nice colors to boot!! Congrats!!

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:31 pm

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Sweet headshot Chris. There's enough detail in the snow to break up the white BG. I would add some more USM.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:57 am

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Great shot!! wonderful detail and colours!!

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:08 am

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Very well done indeed!

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