This was taken at Bowmanville Zoo at about 2ish. Harsh light, but i really couldn't help it because, well, i don't have any controll over the sun now, do i ;-) Anyway, Simple shot, at the right place at the right time, and after 50 or so trys, got what i was looking for. Taken with the Sigma 75-300 i borrowed! Love the lens, oh, and also... this was HAND HELD! so I'm a little bit suprised how it turned out
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I haven't been to that zoo since I think first grade! Maybe second grade, but I don't think you were in my class then. for some strange reason i feel connected to the subject of the picture ^_^
Hey Ben! Cool colorful entry! Parrots are interesting subjects indeed. I like how the one on the right is scratching himself and the one of the left looks like he's saying "Ohmygawd! Yay! Photo op! I must show my nonexistant teeth!" Cause he's smiling crazy.
Heyz! I knew I would find it eventually :-P I like the composition and it's a fine example of proper bokeh. Parrots always make for an interesting subject ;-) The highlights seem a tad bright, tho it might just be my monitor. Hope this does well, good luck! :-D
It's nice that you captured two birds, however I think the bird on the left is a bit of a distraction. The bird on the right has nice sharp focus and the bokeh to the right blends well. Could probably be better a vertical crop with only the one bird.
Wonderful capture. I would have liked to see the bird on the right a little lighted up, though. Maybe dodge his face a little.. he's sort of hidden in shadows, especially compared to the other bird.
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