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Standing Proud

Standing Proud

Yellow Finch in backyard. Photo taken Leesburg, VA

Yellow Finch in backyard. Photo taken Leesburg, VA
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camera

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

settings

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 250/1

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upload_date

Jan, 2016

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286

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Awards

Fall Award 2020

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Behind The Lens

Location

“Standing Proud” was a lucky shot taken from my backyard in Leesburg, Virginia.

Time

This photo was taken approximately 4 pm in the afternoon on a summer day.

Lighting

It was a bright, sunny day with perfect light needed for a clear, crisp shot.

Equipment

I used my Canon Rebel and natural light.

Inspiration

While relaxing on my deck in the backyard I saw a beautiful yellow finch flying from tree to tree. He was so bright and elegant I wanted to take a picture of him. I went inside to get my camera and waited for a perfect shot.

Editing

No post processing in this shot except a little cropping.

In my camera bag

I carry a small bag with a 250 mm zoom lens, lens cleaner, and charger.

Feedback

My advice to others when photographing birds is have patience and follow the bird through the lens for that perfect shot.

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