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Published: 2006-10-19 17:41:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 551; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 10
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Description Since getting my macro lens (Tamron 90mm f/2.8) I have wanted to take a close up bird shot with it. I have toyed with the idea of rigging up the tripod next to a feeder and firing remotely, but I haven't actually bothered to try. Anyway, whilst walking around Canterbury, we got peckish and stopped for a pasty. We found the only available bench in the sun and tucked in, only to find some little Sparrows waiting for crumbs about two feet away. Needless to say, the macro lens came out.

Full shot, just resized.
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Comments: 24

Program-00X [2007-02-06 13:48:59 +0000 UTC]

This is better then what i see in books!

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carpetmankent In reply to Program-00X [2007-03-10 17:54:14 +0000 UTC]

Cheers

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kokopopsdave [2006-11-17 16:46:49 +0000 UTC]

This is great, especially as it was an off the cuff shot, those are the best.

The thumbnail makes it look like a wooden bird

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carpetmankent In reply to kokopopsdave [2006-11-23 20:59:05 +0000 UTC]

ty

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Rabid-Coot [2006-11-15 23:28:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I love the focus on this, it looks like the Sparrow is pushing through into reality.

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carpetmankent In reply to Rabid-Coot [2006-11-23 20:59:17 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much

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Hells-Angel-Amz [2006-11-02 08:16:38 +0000 UTC]

That is a stunning close-up.

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tainted-heart278 [2006-10-31 00:50:12 +0000 UTC]

Now there is a bird who looks determined for crumbs.
As the others have said, great shot.

P.S. - I love your icon; very spirited with motions of color.

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siriusasthma [2006-10-30 19:26:28 +0000 UTC]

great shot and great DOF

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fairy-ring [2006-10-28 16:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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sexc-bear [2006-10-24 02:16:33 +0000 UTC]

awesome depth of field and beautiful colours

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lexidh [2006-10-23 22:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Very good macro, and pose!

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Helens-Serendipity [2006-10-23 19:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful shot

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funygirl38 [2006-10-23 01:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, they're such delicate wonderful creatures. Such lovely markings. Excellent shot.

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mezzzmorized [2006-10-22 23:41:15 +0000 UTC]

The dof is awesome,great capture

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sej [2006-10-22 13:10:59 +0000 UTC]

incredible!! the dof and the colors! im envious... not to mention what a cute little fellow he is!

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Ilharess [2006-10-22 07:06:01 +0000 UTC]

such a beautiful portrait. glad you got your picture, and hope they did get some crumbs too

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catacosmosis-xo [2006-10-20 17:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome awesome awesome focus. Amazing shot - love it!!

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Esteleth [2006-10-20 17:16:31 +0000 UTC]

A great shot with coherent colours and a gifted model!

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greenunderground [2006-10-20 00:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Nice tight depth of field and focus on the eye. Good shot.

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new-girl-15 [2006-10-19 18:42:44 +0000 UTC]

I like this one even better than the 2nd. Amazing, it almost doesnt look real.

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pens-n-feathers [2006-10-19 17:55:54 +0000 UTC]

I may have to get out the 'real camera' again or invest in a better digital...this is great!

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Omega300m [2006-10-19 17:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Bravo dude. Beautiful uncropped image. I Love Macro.

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carpetmankent In reply to Omega300m [2006-10-20 16:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Cheers dood

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