Nature Aria

Aria · **8 Likes**

Aria by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**MikeNArk** · 08-29-2022, 07:48 AM

This is good stuff. Great selective focus. The bird's colors make it stand out in a dreamy scene. Well done.

RobG · 08-29-2022, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

This is good stuff. Great selective focus. The bird's colors make it stand out in a dreamy scene. Well done.

Thanks Mike! In the dim light after sunset I didn't have much choice about a wide aperture, but the K3iii AF was able to pick out the subject from the reeds.

He's changing from eclipse to breeding plumage, so it looks like Spring is here.

**angkymac** · 08-29-2022, 05:58 PM

My goodness!
I'm scrolling up through your images from the bottom and the further up the screen I go, the more impressive they get!
How in the world did you manage to come up with such an image as this one!?
Very impressed I am!
The next thing to a totally impossible shot (for me)! And really beautiful along with being impossible.
Angky.

RobG · 08-30-2022, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

My goodness! I'm scrolling up through your images from the bottom and the further up the screen I go, the more impressive they get! How in the world did you manage to come up with such an image as this one!?
Very impressed I am! The next thing to a totally impossible shot (for me)! And really beautiful along with being impossible.

Wow, thank you!

The centre-cross AF pattern on the K3iii is very good for picking birds in the middle of foliage, and the DFA 150-450 is quick to focus. Fortunately this tiny guy was more interested in singing about his territory than paying attention to me.

I did have to track him amongst the reeds for a minute or so, and the strong breeze bouncing the reeds around didn't help (not to mention the fact that it was after sunset and I was hand-holding the lens). Thanks again for your comment!

PS The Fairywren is only about 14-16cm in length, most of which is tail!

**angkymac** · 08-30-2022, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Wow, thank you!

The centre-cross AF pattern on the K3iii is very good for picking birds in the middle of foliage, and the DFA 150-450 is quick to focus. Fortunately this tiny guy was more interested in singing about his territory than paying attention to me.

I did have to track him amongst the reeds for a minute or so, and the strong breeze bouncing the reeds around didn't help (not to mention the fact that it was after sunset and I was hand-holding the lens). Thanks again for your comment!

PS The Fairywren is only about 14-16cm in length, most of which is tail!

Your explanation of how you did it does not help me with my relationship with my wife!

If a few more such images, get posted, and I'll sell all my gear to get one of those K3-iii and the 150-450 lens!
(That won't improve my photography, but I'll believe it does! And won't improve my wife's picture of me, either!

)
That image really does appeal to me--maybe just a style I like, but it is not a "usual" image by any means!
Angky.

RobG · 09-03-2022, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by angkymac

Your explanation of how you did it does not help me with my relationship with my wife!

If a few more such images, get posted, and I'll sell all my gear to get one of those K3-iii and the 150-450 lens!
(That won't improve my photography, but I'll believe it does! And won't improve my wife's picture of me, either!

)
That image really does appeal to me--maybe just a style I like, but it is not a "usual" image by any means!

Thank you again for the compliment, but I can't be held responsible for any financial decision you might make!

**ToddK** · 09-03-2022, 05:59 AM

Beautiful capture! The setting of the bird amongst the complimentary colored foliage is wonderful.

RobG · 09-03-2022, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Beautiful capture! The setting of the bird amongst the complimentary colored foliage is wonderful.

Thanks Todd! Hopefully I'll get more colourful birds over the next few weeks of Spring as more birds return from the coast sporting their new feathers.

OrchidJulie · 09-06-2022, 09:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks Todd! Hopefully I'll get more colourful birds over the next few weeks of Spring as more birds return from the coast sporting their new feathers.

I'm looking forward to it, Rob. This image is magic!

RobG · 09-07-2022, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

I'm looking forward to it, Rob. This image is magic!

Thank you!

PS It was featured by Pentax Europe on Instagram.

**Sailor** · 09-09-2022, 10:57 AM

A wonderful shot, Rob - the mood is perfect!

Jer

RobG · 09-11-2022, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

A wonderful shot, Rob - the mood is perfect!

Thanks Jer!

ForthComing · 09-12-2022, 01:29 AM - **1 Like**

Really nice

RobG · 09-12-2022, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by ForthComing

Really nice

Thank you!

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08-29-2022, 07:48 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,138	This is good stuff. Great selective focus. The bird's colors make it stand out in a dreamy scene. Well done. Last edited by MikeNArk; 08-29-2022 at 07:56 AM.

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08-29-2022, 03:24 PM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk This is good stuff. Great selective focus. The bird's colors make it stand out in a dreamy scene. Well done. Thanks Mike! In the dim light after sunset I didn't have much choice about a wide aperture, but the K3iii AF was able to pick out the subject from the reeds. He's changing from eclipse to breeding plumage, so it looks like Spring is here.

08-29-2022, 05:58 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	My goodness! I'm scrolling up through your images from the bottom and the further up the screen I go, the more impressive they get! How in the world did you manage to come up with such an image as this one!? Very impressed I am! The next thing to a totally impossible shot (for me)! And really beautiful along with being impossible. Angky.

08-30-2022, 05:35 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac My goodness! I'm scrolling up through your images from the bottom and the further up the screen I go, the more impressive they get! How in the world did you manage to come up with such an image as this one!? Very impressed I am! The next thing to a totally impossible shot (for me)! And really beautiful along with being impossible. Wow, thank you! The centre-cross AF pattern on the K3iii is very good for picking birds in the middle of foliage, and the DFA 150-450 is quick to focus. Fortunately this tiny guy was more interested in singing about his territory than paying attention to me. I did have to track him amongst the reeds for a minute or so, and the strong breeze bouncing the reeds around didn't help (not to mention the fact that it was after sunset and I was hand-holding the lens). Thanks again for your comment! PS The Fairywren is only about 14-16cm in length, most of which is tail!

08-30-2022, 06:54 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	Originally posted by RobG Wow, thank you! The centre-cross AF pattern on the K3iii is very good for picking birds in the middle of foliage, and the DFA 150-450 is quick to focus. Fortunately this tiny guy was more interested in singing about his territory than paying attention to me. I did have to track him amongst the reeds for a minute or so, and the strong breeze bouncing the reeds around didn't help (not to mention the fact that it was after sunset and I was hand-holding the lens). Thanks again for your comment! PS The Fairywren is only about 14-16cm in length, most of which is tail! Your explanation of how you did it does not help me with my relationship with my wife! If a few more such images, get posted, and I'll sell all my gear to get one of those K3-iii and the 150-450 lens! (That won't improve my photography, but I'll believe it does! And won't improve my wife's picture of me, either! ) That image really does appeal to me--maybe just a style I like, but it is not a "usual" image by any means! Angky.

09-03-2022, 05:35 AM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Your explanation of how you did it does not help me with my relationship with my wife! If a few more such images, get posted, and I'll sell all my gear to get one of those K3-iii and the 150-450 lens! (That won't improve my photography, but I'll believe it does! And won't improve my wife's picture of me, either! ) That image really does appeal to me--maybe just a style I like, but it is not a "usual" image by any means! Thank you again for the compliment, but I can't be held responsible for any financial decision you might make!

09-03-2022, 05:59 AM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Beautiful capture! The setting of the bird amongst the complimentary colored foliage is wonderful.

09-03-2022, 06:03 AM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Beautiful capture! The setting of the bird amongst the complimentary colored foliage is wonderful. Thanks Todd! Hopefully I'll get more colourful birds over the next few weeks of Spring as more birds return from the coast sporting their new feathers.

09-06-2022, 09:24 AM - 1 Like	#10
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,940	Originally posted by RobG Thanks Todd! Hopefully I'll get more colourful birds over the next few weeks of Spring as more birds return from the coast sporting their new feathers. I'm looking forward to it, Rob. This image is magic!

09-07-2022, 06:50 PM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie I'm looking forward to it, Rob. This image is magic! Thank you! PS It was featured by Pentax Europe on Instagram.

09-09-2022, 10:57 AM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	A wonderful shot, Rob - the mood is perfect! Jer

09-11-2022, 06:23 AM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor A wonderful shot, Rob - the mood is perfect! Thanks Jer!

09-12-2022, 01:29 AM - 1 Like	#14
ForthComing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 101	Really nice

09-12-2022, 03:49 PM	#15
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by ForthComing Really nice Thank you!