Tree Swallow

[mac]

I often get asked why my bird photos have a blurred background. Some people even asked why I've changed or erased the background. The Canon 500 IS L prime lens has a real shallow depth of field and gives a very desired blurred background, also known as bokeh. This background is a hay field. center focus was on the right shoulder of the Swallow.




Camera Model Name: Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time: 18/06/2007 19:16:17
Shutter Speed: 1/640Sec.
Aperture Value: F5.0
Metering Modes: Centerweighted average metering
ISO Speed: 400
Manual Exposure
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 500.0 mm
Image Quality: RAW
Handheld from car

thanks for looking

[youngheart80]

I personally am a fan of the nice clean look that a good bokeh provides. Nice shot!

[mac]

thank you, I agree with your statement. A messy background is the best way to ruin a bird photo.

[deg3D]

Oooo, another awesome birdy shot. Well done dude. Great Bokeh (;)) and I agree about that effect. It creates such a wonderful presentation of the birdie's glory as being just the birdy. Well done, again. :)

deg