Eastern Kingbird (environmental)

[Ric Grupe]

Sunning himself while enjoying his catch at Deer Run conservation area in Cherry Valley, Illinois.



Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Av
Metering mode: Partial
Drive mode: Continuous (low)
ISO: 400
Lens: EF300mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal length: 420mm
AF mode: AI Servo AF

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the idea and setting but would prefer if the bird were looking at you.

[Ric Grupe]

I like the idea and setting

Thanks. :)



but would prefer if the bird were looking at you.


Me too! ;)

Gee, it takes a long time to get some feedback......(a whole minute!) :D

[Fabs Forns]

I have to echo Axel's comments, the setting is great and well presented, but we need the bird facing you, for a more intimate and meaningful image :)

Waiting for that special Squirrel image ;)

[Ric Grupe]

I have to echo Axel's comments, the setting is great and well presented, but we need the bird facing you, for a more intimate and meaningful image :)

I agree....it's the overall look that pleases me. As nice as super sharp close-ups are, I think showing the environment has merit, in that, it connects us to a sort of primal feeling that is in all of us. So this type of shot really does not belong here...except for the mere presence of the bird.


Waiting for that special Squirrel image;)

I edited the one I posted in "Wildlife"...take a look...I think it came out well.

Harry gets upset with me if I do too many of them....so...I have to be careful!:D