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WT - Peek-a-boo!

© Ron Evans

WT - Peek-a-boo!

Uploaded: May 14, 2008

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My edited version of my best shot to date of a gold finch in my back yard. I have at least 10 of these visit on a daily basis but they aren't too keen on letting me take their photo. As soon as I snapped this he disappeared and none have come at all this morning (I waited, trust me). I was particularly pleased with the angle of the sunlight and how dark and blurred the background appears w/out any editing (it's actually a tree).

The original is in my gallery. I'd appreciate any comments regarding the before/after edits. I'm particularly looking at the crop as I struggled with this for quite some time. I'm hoping I chose wisely.... :)

PSCS3 edits: slight levels, shadow/highlight, unsharp mask, and crop

f4.5; 1/250th; iso100; AP priority; spot metering; 40-150@150; sharpness+1; natural light at 7:45am

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: E-500

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