Backyard Wildlife

[Dixie]

These were taken this morning in my backyard. Checking out the Canon 2X TC with the EF 100-400.

ISO 200, 400mm, f/5.6, 1/180 w/o TC

http://dixie.smugmug.com/photos/18086180-L.jpg

...or do you prefer this crop?

http://dixie.smugmug.com/photos/18086181-M.jpg

This was taken at ISO 800, f/11, 1/180 w/2X TC (400mm x2)

http://dixie.smugmug.com/photos/18086179-M.jpg

Suggestions or Comments?

[Dixie]

I should have also mention that I did use a monopod and IS was on.

[Steve Cavigliano]

Beautiful Dixie :thumb :thumb


Love the color in that cardinal shot :clap :clap

Personally, I'd prefer a crop that would put the cardinal's eye in the upper right third of the frame. Your crop almost does that, but is a little tight headroom-wise, IMHO.

With nice subjects like these guys visiting you in your yard, why go anywhere else to shoot?....LOL


Thanks for sharing these Dixie,
Steve

[Dixie]

Beautiful Dixie :thumb :thumb


Love the color in that cardinal shot :clap :clap

Personally, I'd prefer a crop that would put the cardinal's eye in the upper right third of the frame. Your crop almost does that, but is a little tight headroom-wise, IMHO.

With nice subjects like these guys visiting you in your yard, why go anywhere else to shoot?....LOL


Thanks for sharing these Dixie,
Steve
Thanks, Steve, next time I'll have to leave a little more room for the crop. I do agree which is why I asked.

[Harryb]

These were taken this morning in my backyard. Checking out the Canon 2X TC with the EF 100-400.

Suggestions or Comments?
Hey Dixie,

Two good shots but the cardinal shot is marvelous. Great colors and detail on it. I almost always prefer a tight crop on my wildlife shots and I like the cropped version better here too.

[Dixie]

Hey Dixie,

Two good shots but the cardinal shot is marvelous. Great colors and detail on it. I almost always prefer a tight crop on my wildlife shots and I like the cropped version better here too.
Thanks for the input, Harry.

[bfjr]

Tight crop, me too :thumb
Nice one, Dixie

[Khaos]

Very nice. The color of that cardinal is stunning. Do you use selective color in PS? I know that when I want the red in my photos to pop more its the best tool for me.

[Dixie]

Very nice. The color of that cardinal is stunning. Do you use selective color in PS? I know that when I want the red in my photos to pop more its the best tool for me.
Gray and overcast here so I popped both red and yellow individually using Hue and Saturation.