Hi Tim I would not crop shots like that, leaving some air and showing the surrounding environment is a lot better IMHO. If you feel a need to crop so much, you need a longer lens or have to go nearer ;-) The "Canon" title is indee funny for a Pentaxian ;-)
greetings Markus >>As I've said before. The Canon in the title is a subtle way (that's my >>intentions at least) to tell that this shot is made by a "crappy" lens. >>It's a submission for the very informal "Crappy lens, bird shot" >>competition. >> >>This is shot with the AF 1,7x TC thingy, and my new zoom. >> >>http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=227413 >>*istDS 400 ISO raw, at tripod, with Tokina AT-X LD 150-500/5,6 and AF1,7x, >>@500mm, f:16, 1/400s. Converted, sharpened and cropped in RSP. >> >>The original (before cropping) is also there (thumb below picture). >> >>This is a totally new area for me, so I am in desperate need for feedback. >>Is the cropping any good? Other comments, please. > >>