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Protrait of a Rubythroat

© James Spruill

Protrait of a Rubythroat

Uploaded: September 20, 2010

Description

Natural sunlight and an old piece of barbed wire make this special for me.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

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Susan K. Snow September 20, 2010

It's nice and sharp and the color looks good. But from my own experience, composition is really important also.

I am finding that improving my placement of my subjects, helps to receive recognition from the judges. Perhaps, cropping part of the top and bottom of the image would improve the Rule of Thirds composition better. Try and re-enter this again. #1310117

Liz blahh September 20, 2010

Beautiful, love the lighting! #8920686

Patti Coblentz September 20, 2010

I love the simplicity of the 3 elements...bird, barbed wire, and exquisite natural light. Very beautiful work, James. The details are great. #8920735

James Spruill level-classic September 21, 2010

Thanks for your comments. I am well aware of the rule of thirds, but it doesn't rule my photography. My photography is an expression of what I see and if I like it I am not concerned with what the judges think. I don't want to be part of the blob of photographers who live by the rule. No offense intended. jfs #8921457

Kerry W. Willis September 22, 2010

AWESOME Portrait. #8924645

James Spruill level-classic July 02, 2015

I know about the rule of thirds but I don't always follow it. If I like it I don't worry about the judges. I have seen some of the photos they pick as winners. Thanks for the advice. #11326012

James Spruill level-classic July 02, 2015

I know about the rule of thirds but I don't always follow it. If I like it I don't worry about the judges. I have seen some of the photos they pick as winners. Thanks for the advice. #11326013

James Spruill level-classic July 02, 2015

I know about the rule of thirds but I don't always follow it. If I like it I don't worry about the judges. I have seen some of the photos they pick as winners. Thanks for the advice. #11326014

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