Well, I was ducking in and out of the branches trying my best to get a clear, clean shot...but try as I might, could not find a clear path...hope you can look past the leaf in the foreground and see the wonderful beauty in nature.
Thank you all for you comments! Camera Model Name Canon EOS 10D 9/16/2004 12:18:37 PM>Shooting Mode Program AE>Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125 Av( Aperture Value ) 6.7 Metering Mode Evaluative Exposure Compensation -1/2 ISO Speed 200 Lens 70.0 - 200.0 mm Focal Length 200.0 mm Image Size 3072x2048 Image Quality Fine
Bill, I guess we can all appreciate the manuevering it takes to get a clear shot - with no foreground distractions. In this case, I think the foreground leaf adds interest since it seems to match some of the feather tones. Very nice shot - your determination paid off. ~~ Debby
Excellent catch, Bill! No, I don't mind a stray leaf or two, it makes the photo look a lot more realistic. I think sometimes people get carried away with cloning and cropping and get a too artificial look. Dave.
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