The Bird's Eye Photo

Photographer’s Note

I went to the Philippine and caught this picture in the Manila Zoo with my newly bought canon 400d with tamron SP90mm Macro DI lens. All comments are welcome.

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vesalius (857) 2007-01-18 22:19

Hi Adam, you did a beautifiul job with this photo. The eyes are spectacular and composition is very good as well. Thanks for posting and I'll look forward to more shots.

Don

gazo (116) 2007-01-18 22:29

Magnifique photo. Quel regard!!

Very nice shot ! A pair of eyes on this!

gravatar (1544) 2007-01-18 22:55

Nice catch... Such big eyes.

alford (3897) 2007-01-19 1:04

Hello Adam! Welcome to TE! You have a very lovely 1st post! The sharpness, clarity and colors are very well done! The blurred background also helps us focus more on your subject. You also have an excellent gear, congratulations!

I made a workshop for your photo, if you don't mind. I just made some basic adjustments in PS. Hope you like it. rgds.

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silvia_zenova (1318) 2007-01-19 2:32

Oh I like it! :)
Very lovely bird:)) Anyway, good sharpness and composition!
Best, Silvia:)

rdfoto (518) 2007-01-19 3:19

Bonjour Adam
Bravo pour cette photo râre, excellent
Composition, Netteté, et surtout mise au point.
Salutations Robi

uccia84 (720) 2007-01-19 7:56

che sguardo!

sjofre (107) 2007-01-19 19:32

Welcome to TL. Very good start. Congratulations.

lilimih33 (9874) 2007-01-20 5:50

Hello Adam!
Wonderful first picture in TE! Great shot! Nice colours and incredeible detail in the eyes! Good perspective!
Excellent done!
Lili

...tomorrow, points... :)

tico_tic (395) 2007-02-14 22:33

Macro lens is an interesting lens, but i think it doesnt fit with these type of focus. besides, i think you really like to use a slow shutter speed at 1/60. i suggest you not to use auto focus. are you reading photography books? it seems like you are fond of using 400ISO(as i examine your photo info). there are times when its better for you to use 100ISO. it all depends on sittuation. the light at the back of your photo is a bit bright and distract the your main subject. i think ALFORD's version of PS CS2 adjustment is something you can learn of... anyway, i think you have lots of and wide opportunity to improve your photography skills... looking forward to see other outstanding photo you have for us in TE,

Regards,
Frisco

flip89 (3345) 2007-02-18 23:58

Terrific!!! Beautiful focus on the bird with beautiful bokeh in the background. The background is a little bit washed out but through experience using your new lens, you will be able to work on it.

MLINES (10884) 2007-03-10 5:14

Hi Adam. Beautifully sharp and well arranged capture of this owl. Your camera is the brand and type i have an eye on, this makes the decision esier. Wonderful clarity. TFS. Murray.

kozak (711) 2007-04-04 20:52

Damn, the crispness of this shot is amazing and so important to the subject matter.

Benedict (7062) 2007-05-07 1:17

bright yellow eyes so well captured vividly and sharply!
is this an owl?
benedict

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