Different looks for same bird on the same branch

[Tonji Ramos]

In the woodpecker thread I posted earlier I mentioned background and bokeh effects.

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I wanted to share the different looks I was able to get using the same bird on the same branch. I used small changes in my positioning to get different kinds of framing, BG and bokeh. I stuck to the same settings, shooting wide open to get the creamy look. I thought it might be of interest how subtle changes in one's position can make a totally different picture.

Canon 5Dmk2, 500mm, 1.4x tc, tripod, 1/320, f5.6, ISO 400 ( same on all shots)

PHILIPPINE PYGMY WOODPECKER
Dendrocopos maculatus

[Neon Rosell II]

Wow, thanks for sharing Tonji!! Yeah, a slight shift in position makes a lot of difference.

[Ely Teehankee]

In any position the bird and the background looks good when taken by a good photographer. Well done Tonji. Mabuhay.

[Tonji Ramos]

Hehe, thanks Neon and Ely. I was just playing around and experimenting. I always see this guy in the same location so I was not worried about him flying away. Now if only the other birds would just stay still long enough it would make photography so much easier.

[Ariel Matias]

You are right. I simple movement can make a big difference between a "nice pose" and an "ordinary pose"..Nice set you have here. Congratulations!

[Romy Ocon]

Another "Wow!" set, Tonji..... love the detail and creamy BG!

[Bobby Kintanar]

Yes, that is an excellent series. Very well done in fabulous lighting! :-)

[Mark Itol]

Different looks, same very good aesthetics. Fantastic set, Tonji!

[Toto Gamboa]

All superb!

[Farmer Nestor]

NaWOW!! Oconific shot

[JP Cariño]

love the 2nd photo

[Tonji Ramos]

Thanks guys, glad you liked these pics.