Test subject

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted November 18, 2016318 views6 comments

I have been using the flamingos at the Miller Park Zoo as test subjects as I work through selecting a new telephoto lens.

Canon EOS 80D
1/640 @ F-8 ISO800
EF-100-400mmF-4.5-5.6L IS II USM @ 400mm monopod.

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6 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM

Wow, great detail and pose here! Maybe a little tight in the frame at the top, but a very nice image!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on November 22, 2016 at 8:52 AM

The detail and colors are remarkable. To see the close up of the fine light pink feathers against the dark pink and black beak is a nice contrast and the yellow round eye as a focal point. The neutral background color is very soft bringing out the textures in the flamingo. Not sure about the blurred body behind the birds neck might want to see the solid background color. Amazing photograph and amazing flamingo!

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Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on November 26, 2016 at 5:05 AM

John,

I also find that the image is nice, especially due to details and colors.

I know that in the meantime you decided for the lens and as said somewhere else that will be my next investment.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 29, 2016 at 11:19 AM

Quite pleasing, John. Congrats!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 1, 2016 at 6:03 AM

Congrats on the fine WP! mixed feelings about the blurred bird's body; I think I'd personally clone it out.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on December 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Nicely done

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