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06-APR-2013

Blue Tit

This is really a cheat photo - you know the sort, focus on the feeder then keep pressing the shutter
in the hope that one shot will be in focus.
I really don't get this lens out often enough. I like the background effect - should I be calling that "bokeh"? :)

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Pentax K-5 ,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM
1/3200s f/5.6 at 230.0mm iso800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time06-Apr-2013 13:52:48
MakePentax
ModelPENTAX K-5
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length230 mm
Exposure Time1/3333 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment
Rick Bricker10-Apr-2013 20:54
Well shot with that big piece of glass Ann.Yes the bokeh really sets off the definition of the tit.....now why does that sound dirty?....lol.
Anyway Ann....great shot!
V
Patricia Kay10-Apr-2013 17:50
Beautiful capture of this cheeky blue tit Ann...BV
J. Scott Coile09-Apr-2013 14:27
BIG OL' LENS. Well done. Your method worked well.
Sheila09-Apr-2013 10:30
Yes, the bokeh is great.
A wonderful sharp shot of the bird, well done.
Sheena Woodhead07-Apr-2013 22:00
Well you've certainly got him in sharp focus...and I like the bokeh too!
SRW07-Apr-2013 21:57
That's not cheating at all! Perfectly captured... -- and what a great hairstyle...!
Johnny JAG07-Apr-2013 20:05
One of my favourite birds, such great characters
Colin Storey07-Apr-2013 19:47
Very nice details and bokeh. v
tinkerb07-Apr-2013 19:38
Whatever the process the result is very pleasing - nice shot.
Chris07-Apr-2013 18:03
Aggressive posture protecting his position.
Walter Otto Koenig07-Apr-2013 15:05
A lovely catch. Very nice lighting and bokeh.
Yvonne07-Apr-2013 11:00
Beautiful shot, gorgeous little bird. The subdued tones are lovely! v