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 09/26/2004 10:26:15 PM · #1
I shot this guy the other day


I finally got a decent shot of one of these. Im not to wild about the background.

C&C welcome

Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Zoom (Focal length): 368mm (equiv.)*
ISO 200

James

Message edited by author 2004-09-26 22:27:19.
 09/26/2004 10:29:49 PM · #2
The background contrast and positioning makes this shot feel a bit uncomfortable.
 09/26/2004 10:36:30 PM · #3
I tried to herd him off in a different direction so I could get a better background, but he just kept honking at me and flapping his wings and would not budge.

James
 09/26/2004 10:47:12 PM · #4
Originally posted by jab119:
I tried to herd him off in a different direction so I could get a better background, but he just kept honking at me and flapping his wings and would not budge.

James


That's when a half a loaf of bread or equivalent comes in handy... Bribery will get you everywhere - with a duck!
 09/26/2004 10:54:53 PM · #5
Originally posted by jab119:
I tried to herd him off in a different direction so I could get a better background, but he just kept honking at me and flapping his wings and would not budge.

James


This often presents problems when working with subjects like this. Its the same sort of issue you run into in candid/street photography also. You can't position your subject, so you have to take what you get, but, taking what you get often produces less than desirable results.

Background and general environment of any photo is an important element. When those don't come together for me, I generally toss the shot and try again later...
 09/26/2004 11:09:54 PM · #6
Originally posted by jab119:
I tried to herd him off in a different direction so I could get a better background, but he just kept honking at me and flapping his wings and would not budge.

James


James I know what you mean I tried to get these to move to a better location but they would not. But your shot is very good IMO. Sometimes you just have to take the shot you can get. Here are a few of mine.



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