Redbellied Woodpecker

Gallery: AvianPosted January 17, 2013131 views2 comments

Male Redbellied Woodpecker that was clinging thight to a stump because a hawk was perched somewhere nearby. The woodpeckers were active until the hawk showed up. Then they all found a spot and stayed still until the hawk moved on.

I'm not sure how I feel about the browned out backgrounds. They're OK, but I'd prefer something brighter. With no snow on the ground I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Also, you may notice OOF areas at the top and bottom. I was using a 25mm tube. I think the OOF areas are because of distortion from the tube. The camera was angled up a little so the DOF at the top and bottom may have fallen off. This is something new to me now that I have a full frame digital. With a 1.3 crop factor I never noticed it. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the cause if it's not the tube.

5D3
400 2.8 w/25mm tube
ISO 250
1/1250 @f5.6

Thoughts, comments, and critiques are appreciated

Thanks

Comments

2 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 17, 2013 at 7:55 PM

I've never used my Kenko extension tubes on the prime Jerry, but I do believe the distortion at the edges is from its use.. and with the FF sensor that may have an effect. I use a 1.3x crop sensor so I can't help ya. I'm sure someone here will let you know. The dark BG does make the birds colors stand out well, but make it a little harder to pull off the shot as you know. Nice details where it counts, and an interesting story behind the shot

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Really nice detail in the large version.
The dark BG doesn't bother me a bit - as Howard said, it compliments the colours of the woodpecker and makes the reds stand out.
Sandy

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