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Singing Red Winged Blackbird


Posted by tlowe on Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:19 am

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Spring means the return of Red Winged Blackbirds. And there are plenty of them in the swampy area where I live. I took this image in early morning light and I love the lighting on this image but I'm torn on the cluttered background. Comments and Suggestions are always welcome.

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Travis

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Canon 300mm L USM IS f2.8
Canon 2x Extender
ISO: 200
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure compensation: -2/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Natural Light
Handheld with IS -1

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:22 am
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Travis, this is a great shot. i like the comp and the BG is soft enough for me. wonderful exposure and the birds pose is great.
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by jdown on Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:17 pm
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The BG looks fine to me, very natural and not distracting. Great action pose of a neat bird - I like the sunlight off the wing and tail (?) feathers. No nits here.
 

by Chas on Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:31 pm
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Travis, this image works for me, with the background being soft enough to show habitat without distraction.

Well done!!!

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by AlexC on Fri Apr 09, 2004 4:03 pm
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Not much to add, excellent composition and a wonderful BG!!
Congrats!! 8)
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by DMcLarty on Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:05 pm
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Very nice. :!:

Great action with the wings and call. I like the inclusion of enviroment to images as well so this one gets top marks from me. The exposure of the black, red and BG well handled.
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by Jill on Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:09 pm
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Travis, Marvelous pose on this morning songster!!!! The BG is its natural habitat and by no means offensive. :D :D
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by Yanni on Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:39 am
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Very cool composition and BG.
 

by george forrest on Sat Apr 10, 2004 10:59 pm
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The bird is at its best, great image. Background works for me .
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by Harvey Edelman on Sun Apr 11, 2004 9:06 am
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Very well seen and taken with excellent exposure.
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