Humble Blackbird

Gallery: AvianPosted February 9, 2015175 views13 comments

Blackbird
D7100
800ISO
125th @f9
70% 0f frame.
Curves.
Bibble Pro
PSP7
Through Window.
JohnR
Not been posting comments much of late as busy lecture season.Easing off a bit now so will get to it !

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 9, 2015 at 1:40 PM

Sweet and tack sharp. The bird really stands out against the pleasant BG. Good head turn and catchlight. There is a slight halo on the front of the lower body and the neck. Easily taken out with a small blur brush.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on February 9, 2015 at 2:26 PM

John: Might be a humble bird, but you've captured a very pleasing image of it. Very nice background. Great exposure on the Blackbird.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 9, 2015 at 3:08 PM

You did a great job on this Blackbird John ! Lovely colors and setting ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 9, 2015 at 3:18 PM

Beautiful in it's simplicity John. Wonderful job exposing the bird, which shows well against a very pleasing background.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 9, 2015 at 3:37 PM

Great feather detail and eye catch light. Well done.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 9, 2015 at 3:46 PM

Thanks guys. We don't get the variety and exotic looking stuff over here so its nice to see one of our common old jobs being appreciated. I must admit it can be a pain getting the texture right on these.
Cheers
JohnR

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 10, 2015 at 8:39 AM

Very nice John, no nits from me. Just curious what lens/ focal length did you use?

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 11, 2015 at 3:02 AM

John,
Who would think that you could make this Blackbird a thing of beauty, wonderful shot

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

maybe humble John but beautiful even lighting and detail

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 11, 2015 at 8:54 AM

Thanks again guys
John
This was the old 100-300 Sigma F4.5 at about 200mm Now got a chipped front element but still seems to work !
John

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 11, 2015 at 6:32 PM

Beautiful detail in the blacks here John, great job with the dof getting the tail sharp even though it's facing you, well done.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 13, 2015 at 6:08 PM

Thanks Nate- tail only jut in I fear !!
John

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 13, 2015 at 6:45 PM

Excellent exposure/detail & a pleasing BG John.
Sweet and simple

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