aileenwatkins

the watcher

FinePix S8300

settings

Aperture f/6.5 ISO 200 Shutter 10/9500 Focal Length 18080/100

upload_date

Sep, 2015

Views

200

Likes

+26

Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Peer Award

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Superior Skill

Top Ranks

Top 10 rank

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Top 30 rank

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Top 30 rank

Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in Campbell River BC down at Oyster River Beach

Time

The tide had turned to go out and it was about 1130 in the morning

Lighting

The sun was behind the bird and to the side of me so shadowing my face and lens was important

Equipment

Alot of the shots I take I use what nature has out there. ie a log or rock and with this one I used a rock to steady the camera. I have a small fujifillm finepix 5 camera and a tripod. Depending on the situation I will on occasion use my tripod

Inspiration

I am always outdoors and I have a love of nature no matter how big or how small and this guy looked so majestic sitting there. It was as if he was standing guard and protecting something.

Editing

I do a bit of processing. Not all my photos get that and this particular picture I did a bit of post sharpening but thats it. To me the color was just right for what I wanted. When I do use post editing I use Corel Paintshop Pro X8. It is very user friendly for someone like myself who is an amatuer photographer.

In my camera bag

Hahahaha not much. My camera, extra batteries, lens cleaner, some off filters that I made myself. Can't afford anything else so you work with what you have!!!!

Feedback

You know the old saying about walking softly and carrying a big stick? Well walk softly, have your camera ready and sneak up on him! They move real fast when they feel so inclined.

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