Hi Dan - My goal was to try and free myself from lugging extra stuff along on outings and I thought this lens would be perfect. I'll still use it of course but am disappointed in its limitations. It adds another factor that I'll have to keep in mind when trying to capture images. <huge sigh> Thank you for the link and the reply! I appreciate it!
Week 13 and the end of the First Quarter!
This is an image I keep going back to so I decided to see if I could process it into what I had in mind. The male cardinal is certain that we are harboring his enemy in our home. We've tried to discourage him but we inadvertently left one of the window shades raised and the result was this challenge to his nemesis. Fortunately he hasn't hurt himself or his rival.
It was another very windy and gloomy day. The camera settings used are: ISO1250 - f/5.6 - 1/2000
I was trying to catch his flight without blur but I didn't realize I had the speed set this high until afterward.
Before edit
After Edit
Shadow Boxing
You have done well for such a difficult subject, Sandy
Nicely captured.
Great shot! I think I see a shadow plus reflections!