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02-MAY-2009 Larry

Evening Sentry

California Quail

Canon EOS 40D
1/250s f/6.3 at 170.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Canon DSLR Challenge09-May-2009 17:47
I love the warm colors. The soft background really makes the subject seem almost 3D -dtallakson
Canon DSLR Challenge04-May-2009 15:59
Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
Olaf, I did apply a filter that slightly softened the background and enhanced the early evening colors.
Debbi, these critters are really hard to get close to. Fortunately, I have a covey come through my backyard almost very morning and evening. I had a window set up in advance and shot behind a curtain using my 70-200mm lens.
Larry
Guest 03-May-2009 21:04
We have these nesting it our yard and I have never been able to get a close shot like this. What lens was it?
Fabulous!
Debbi
Canon DSLR Challenge03-May-2009 20:09
the colors and details set against the beautiful background are just lovely -
Penny Street
Canon DSLR Challenge03-May-2009 18:53
This is quite beautiful, Larry. ~Lydia
Canon DSLR Challenge03-May-2009 13:46
Excellent image, beautiful colour and composition.

eric
Guest 03-May-2009 07:28
Nice portrait of the quail! Did you add some soft-filter or blurring in post? The photo is plenty sharp where it needs to be, but in other areas seem to have some kind of softening filter applied (noticeable around right-most flower, for example).
Canon DSLR Challenge03-May-2009 06:29
If there's any justice in the world, this will be a winner....your out door series Larry are always exceptional....Publish in National Geographic good. Traveller