Right, that post title is worth a laugh!
I guess the first question would be which camera debate I am even talking about. In this case, I would be referring to the point and shoot vs. DSLR debate. In this case the point and shoot wins, literally:
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This photo, which I took with my Canon Powershot ELPH, won an honorable mention at my camera club nature competition last week. I had considered attempting to get the shot with my Canon 50D, but it actually would not fit in this space to get a photo, so I switched to my point and shoot and got this photo.
This photo has been cropped. The idea behind the nature category at my photo club is to leave the editing to a minimum and tell a nature story. This photo is part of a story that unfolded in this nest this past spring. Other images from the story are here.
So, there you have it, the camera debate settled, point and shoot is better. Well, in this case anyway! Thoughts, comments? feel free to leave them below.
Cheers!
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wow.. what a shot.. thats amazing.. I guess whatever camera you have in your hand at the right time is the perfect one hey??
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Yup, you’ve got it exactly right 🙂
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Fantastic capture… I’m more inclined towards “its not the camera but the “eye” behind the lens…. !
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That’s a good point too 🙂
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Hey! Where’s the shell that the newborn came out of?!! Geeat shot!
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Actually, that’s a great question. The reason I knew to go and take the picture was that the adult bird had just flown off the nest with the shell. They do that to cut down on the smell of the new baby, that could attract predators. Thanks 🙂
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Oh, how interesting. I had no idea the adults did that. Amazing blue on the eggs. And you captured the newness and vulnerability of the newly hatched chick.
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Yes, I thought it was really interesting as well and makes a lot of sense too. Thanks!
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I have the Elf too and it is an amazing point and shoot…totally agree. What great timing for you to capture this event.
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Yes, I quite like it and obviously it came in real handy in this tight spot.
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Well captured! A lovely, colorful, clear image!
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Thanks!
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Congratulations! I think both cameras are important, depending on the situation, as you have proved 🙂 Annie
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I agree, while the point and shoot wins this round, I’m not giving up my Canon 50D any time soon 🙂
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I guess it depends where you are and what you want… 🙂
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Yes, that is it in a nutshell 🙂
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Your point and shoot pic is so clear, and the colour is great. Well done. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Incredible shot. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations.
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Thank you, it was one of those moments where I was in the right place at the right time.
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I always say the best camera is the one you have and I’ve seen some gorgeous point and shoot photo’s for sure and this one is a winner in my eyes as well PJB. Great job hon! 😀 *hugs*
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Thank you, I do think sometimes folks overlook point and shoot cameras. You can get really great shots with them and in this case I couldn’t get the shot with my DSLR.
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I totally agree and yes, what to do it you can’t get the big cameras in small spaces. 😀
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🙂
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Beautiful shot! And I subscribe to the view that whatever camera you have in your hand is the right one…..but, of course it does depend very much on what you want to do with your images as to size etc, do you prefer to shoot RAW etc which will govern your preference for a particular camera in the general run of things.
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You are right and as with many things in photography, it does come down to personal preference.
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Stunning photo and welll worth more than an honorable mention!!
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Thank you 🙂
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How precious!
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🙂
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how wonderful!
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Thanks!
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Incredible shot!
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Thanks, I spent quite a bit of time observing the nest from inside our house so was delighted to be able to get this photo.
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You’ve captured the essence of life, truly amazing from the vibrant colors to the delicate subject – beautiful!
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Thanks so much for your kind comment! I appreciate your visit.
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