Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Birders

AndyS

(14,559 posts)

3. From looking at the reflection in the eye I suspect this was taken in an aviary.

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 12, 2023, 01:59 PM

Jan 2023

I see what appears to be structure above the subject. This doesn't diminish the skill of the photographer in any way, just explains the proximity to subject ie, very close.

This was taken in the Ft Worth Zoo, a similar situation:

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

White Tailed Hillstar, Eye Detail - Ecuador [View all] Donkees Jan 2023 OP

Fantastic! How DO they get photos like this? Deuxcents Jan 2023 #1

likely a deep crop on an image taken with a high resolution camera... Gato Moteado Jan 2023 #2

From looking at the reflection in the eye I suspect this was taken in an aviary. AndyS Jan 2023 #3

beautiful shot, man! Gato Moteado Jan 2023 #6

Here's a repost of an earlier thread ''Hummingbird feather details with macro lens'' Donkees Jan 2023 #4

ah clever... Gato Moteado Jan 2023 #5