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Location
Was taken from the spare bedroom, the Blue Tit is perched on a pot bound Japanese Maple, which at the time, was slightly sheltered, Off Camera Right is a bird feeder, which a lot of visiting birds perch on before moving to the feeder.Time
This was taken towards the end of a heavy rain shower, I believe it was taken around midday.Lighting
The lighting is anything but ideal, natural light & an overcast sky giving a nice soft quality to the light. The walls near where the Japanese Maple are white which provided a little bit of fill.Equipment
Shooting with Canon 6D & 70 - 200mm f2.8L IIInspiration
It was more a photo of chance than any form of inspiration. I just happened have my camera on hand when this scene unfurled in front of me.Editing
A little manipulation of the colour balance & some adjustment to the shadows & highlights. Crop & adjustment of the horizon.In my camera bag
Canon 6D Canon 100mm F2.8 Canon 70 - 200mm F2.8L II Canon 50mm F1.4 Sigma 24 - 70mm F2.8 Sigma 85mm F1.4Feedback
Patience, patience, patience. Placing branches etc near bird feeders or bird tables makes for an excellent photo op.