Blue Flow

Uploaded: February 03, 2009 06:39:04

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Re-edited. 02/02/09, Ajisu, Yamaguchi, Japan.The evening before this was taken, I read a professional's advice that one should take one's camera everywhere. So, the next morning, on my way out to school, I threw my camera in the car. Was at a junior high that day and had more free time than usual, so ventured into the school yard, which, actually looked rather bare and uninviting. But a cocky bird did some posing and it seems the light was just right to catch some macros on this tree--and all in all, by sheer chance, the 20 odd minutes of snapping here and there yielded results as good as whole days I've spent elsewhere. So, I'm a believer. You never know when the light will be just right in a certain place, even in the middle of the day, and you never know when a cocky bird will decide to pose! Luckily, I was using my Canon 100-400L and could switch between close up and telephoto for the bird!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 365.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

KV Day February 13, 2009

Really a noteworthy image. Very nicely done #1083533

Susan Jane Allen level-classic February 14, 2009

Thank you, Vicki! Love your new mini-pic! #7163303

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 21, 2009

Colors, light and lines are beautiful here, Susan. #7192042

Susan Jane Allen level-classic February 22, 2009

Thanks so much, Nikki! #7192753

Daniella Puente March 25, 2009

SUPERB! congrats :) #7329922

Wanda B. Anderson March 26, 2009

A well deserved finalist!!! Congrats,Susan!!! #7333795

Rhonda Burger March 26, 2009

Congratulations Susan. Rhonda #7334416

Susan Jane Allen level-classic March 26, 2009

Thanks so much Daniella, Wanda and Rhonda! #7334611

Linda Blair March 27, 2009

This is gorgeous....congratulations!!! #7341558

Irene Colling level-classic January 05, 2015

Very nice Susan. Simple but elegant image, congratulations. #11219562

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