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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 128 - Isolate >> Challenge128 - Exhibition > Lorikeet *
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03-JUL-2005 Rod

Lorikeet *

Backyard Brissie Oz

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
1/400s f/6.3 at 150.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time03-Jul-2005 15:38:53
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length150 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge10-Mar-2007 15:43
DOF is perfect here, with wonderful texture in the feathers. It certainly brightens our gray end-of-winter days.
--Mary Anne
Rod 09-Mar-2007 12:42
Thanks Mark:-) Its a bit easier when the birds have some good tucker to eat so they stay still for a little bit.
ctfchallenge09-Mar-2007 09:55
Great scott I mean, great shot! :-) I have tried several times to capture lorikeets at the Lowry Park Zoo Lorikeet exhibit here in Tampa Fl and, none of my attempts come close to your great shot, Rod. Markjay
Rod 07-Mar-2007 10:13
Thanks Techo:-)
ctfchallenge07-Mar-2007 04:36
Excellent shot m8. Really like everything about it. Most unique about the shot is the composition which works really well. Good thinkin ;)

-Techo
Rod 02-Mar-2007 07:44
Cmon you lot I can't tell the missus you all agree wiv her:-)hehe
Thanks all:-)
Photogenix02-Mar-2007 04:40
Abs, agree with you...DOF helps this picture...but its the rich and contrasting colors on the face that draws me in like a magnet. You got to nail the eye on a bird picture like this and the color of the eye is fabulous to top that.
- RK
Guest 02-Mar-2007 03:57
DOF and psositiong in te frame work well. The colour and brightness of the eye and beak also help to draw one to the head of the bird.
ctfchallenge02-Mar-2007 03:02
who needs that evil-red-ring if you can get this result with regular lenses. excellent work, Rod. for the records, i see this one as isolated by dof. -Abstract
ctfchallenge02-Mar-2007 02:44
I have to agree Rod, this is such a beauty, love the colours!

- Jamdiver
ctfchallenge01-Mar-2007 20:38
Great shot, Rod!! GAWD, these guys are beautiful! My second thought when I saw this pic was: .. "hummm, not that isolated". It'll get votes, for sure, tho (mine, anyway). Cheers, -mikey
Rod 01-Mar-2007 19:41
Thanks Carole, RK & Aaamm:-) The missus made me post this shot as I wasn't so sure about isolation as much as others I short listed. Don't tell me she was right again:-)
ctfchallenge01-Mar-2007 18:54
You nailed the eye on this one. A great example of isolating by color.
- RK
ctfchallenge01-Mar-2007 15:13
What a beauty! I'd have a whole gallery devoted to these guys if they were in my backyard! Great color, DOF and composition to isolate the Lori. Nice one Rod! CJ
aam1234 01-Mar-2007 14:26
The colors and composition are just excellent. Good one mate.