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Peek-a-boo

Canon EOS REBEL T1i

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/640

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May, 2014

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Behind The Lens

Location

In my front yard. Every year Robins build a nest there.

Time

I recall taking this photo in the mid to late afternoon. It was a slightly cloudy but bright day.

Lighting

The natural lighting was bright but diffused. With the nest being in the tree the leave created interesting lighting patterns. I did not use any additional light sources. diffusers or modifiers.

Equipment

I shot this photo with a Canon EOS Rebel T1i mounted on a tripod with a 75-300 telephoto lens. With no additional light sources I had to push the ISO to 3200 in order to increase the shutter speed to 1/640.

Inspiration

I had recently acquired my camera and was searching for various subjects to shoot for practice and to learn about the camera settings. The Robin's nest is always a place of activity in the spring. The challenge was the nest's height in the tree and my vantage point on the ground. After I had setup the tripod and framed the shot I had to wait for the Robin to be in a position for me to capture her. The vertical nature of the shot was chosen to capture any opportunity that the bird would have stood outside the nest. (She never did)

Editing

I used Photoshop to adjust the exposure and color. I also retouched/removed a couple stray fibers from the nest which were a distraction from the composition. At such a high ISO there is noise but not as much as I anticipated.

In my camera bag

I still shoot with the Rebel T1i. I recently purchased a 18-135mm USM as a walk-around lens. I also keep a Canon Ef 50mm F/1.8 Mk 1 lens with me for portrait opportunities or times when shallow depth of field with nice bokeh are desired. I also keep a Yongnuo 560-III Speedlite and diffusers with me.

Feedback

I don't consider myself to be anything more than an amateur photographer but first advice would be to really practice and get to know your camera first. Second would be pay attention to the lighting, shadows and if possible to add to, or modify to improve the range of camera settings and options. Specifically regarding this image or anything with animals is to know that to get a sharp image you need stability (tripod or solid base) and shutter speed.

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