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The standard 3:2 aspect ratio simply didn't work for this image. So trying this 4:5 ratio. Do let me know what you think of it.
PENTAX K 10D
PENTAX SMC DA* 300mmF4 ED(IF) SDM
Av Mode
ISO 100
Tv: 1/640 sec
Av: f/4
Ev: -0.3
August 2009, Daroji Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka.
Cheers,
Aditya
It seems to be inquisitive. Did you pull his hair? :D
Why f4? I wish the branch or plant were not there in the background just behind its head. I would like to see the original capture.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Hehe! I dare not do that with a sloth bear!:p
I used f/4 because I was shooting this handheld, the bear was walking in pretty fast and light was also low as it was a cloudy (and later rainy) August day. I could've boosted the ISO but felt a little greedy and had portraits in mind :)
I hate that branch in the background, spoils the bokeh completely... but then one can't do much about that.
Will post a copy of the original compo.
Cheers,
Aditya
Nice composition. Liked the inquisitive look on its face. Nice details on the face. Agree about the overhead branch.
Good composition. Agree abt higher DOF...
Lovely shot.