Nature Downy Woodpecker (2 images)

Downy Woodpecker (2 images) · 12:20 PM

Had a little success with the Downy Woodpecker today.

Sadly, in this backlit situation the CA issues of the old M 400/5.6 are all to evident. Too bad as the bird really pops out against this background.

Tom G

**Ash** · 12-19-2009, 01:19 PM

You've done well under the circumstances Tom.
The overcast conditions make for flat lighting and ordinary backlit scenes.
But these are perfectly focused and well exposed.

Jimbo · 12-19-2009, 01:48 PM

I agree with Ash. Tough conditions. Like them both Tom. JIM

Mystic · 12-19-2009, 03:33 PM

I think it's not so difficult to remove some of those CA in CS3
go filter-->distort-->lens distortion--> and look there.. sliders to remove blue yellow fringe.. or purple fringe..

8540tomg · 12-19-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks for looking Ash/Jimbo/Mystic.

Tom G

PentX Girl · 12-19-2009, 07:05 PM

The lighting wasn't great...but...your photos are!

8540tomg · 12-19-2009, 07:27 PM

Thanks Jan,

Pretty pleased with the first one. I'm hoping to have a calendar made to give to my friends when I get a dozen good bird images. After 3 years I have four I wouldn't be too embarassed to use. At this rate in another 6 years I'm good to go.

Tom G

scott-devon · 12-20-2009, 01:37 AM

Excellent shots, those little guys don't sit still for long.

**Rense** · 12-20-2009, 03:42 AM

Great Tom, whished I would be able to make such bird images!

**Sailor** · 12-20-2009, 05:50 AM

Sharp and crisp - great job.

Jer

8540tomg · 12-20-2009, 06:37 AM

Thanks Scott,Rense,Jer

It was a good day.

Tom G

slowpez · 12-20-2009, 08:00 AM

My favorite woodpecker and you captured it well.

8540tomg · 12-20-2009, 05:05 PM

Thanks slopez,

It is one of my favourites as well. Managed this feeder shot today.

Tom G

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12-19-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks for looking Ash/Jimbo/Mystic. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 12-20-2009 at 07:13 AM. Reason: typo

12-20-2009, 06:37 AM	#11
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks Scott,Rense,Jer It was a good day. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 12-20-2009 at 07:14 AM. Reason: typo

12-20-2009, 05:05 PM	#13
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks slopez, It is one of my favourites as well. Managed this feeder shot today. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 12-20-2009 at 05:09 PM. Reason: typo

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	You've done well under the circumstances Tom. The overcast conditions make for flat lighting and ordinary backlit scenes. But these are perfectly focused and well exposed.

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Mystic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 490	I think it's not so difficult to remove some of those CA in CS3 go filter-->distort-->lens distortion--> and look there.. sliders to remove blue yellow fringe.. or purple fringe..

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PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	The lighting wasn't great...but...your photos are!

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks Jan, Pretty pleased with the first one. I'm hoping to have a calendar made to give to my friends when I get a dozen good bird images. After 3 years I have four I wouldn't be too embarassed to use. At this rate in another 6 years I'm good to go. Tom G

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scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Excellent shots, those little guys don't sit still for long.

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Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Great Tom, whished I would be able to make such bird images!

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Sharp and crisp - great job. Jer

12-20-2009, 08:00 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	My favorite woodpecker and you captured it well.