f1.4 is just the max aperture of the lens I used. I think this was shot around 1/15s f11. Not 100% sure on the aperture since I just set the camera to shutter priority.
Nice! I like that you got the pigeon and tree trunk in focus, while the background elements are a little off kilter. Very fun shot!
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