Crested Tit

Gallery: AvianPosted December 14, 2009240 views23 comments

1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 25mm extension tube, 1/125s, f6.3, iso 400. Fill flash.

I hadn't seen these until a few days ago and they are fun to watch. They are fearless, but don't stay in one position for more than a couple of seconds. This is one of a few shots that was sharp.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Ron McCombe on December 14, 2009 at 5:55 PM

nice one ian

Registered on November 16, 2009, 190 Posts, 207 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on December 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Ian, this is an absolute beauty, especially the detail on the larger image. Great eye, and cool perch. Bravo

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 14, 2009 at 6:57 PM

Love the bird, perch, and BG Ian. Super detail in the larger image. Well done as usual.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM

That is such a beauty!

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 14, 2009 at 9:10 PM

An immensely satisfying image just to look at Ian. I love that crest and like the arched perch and the IQ is just outstanding. Pretty hard to hide any significant flaws in a 1200 pixel image and I just don't see any. Love it.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on December 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM

Just beautiful.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on December 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM

The spectacular crest looks like a royal crown and the bird has a stately stance. This one should go into your large collection of elite images.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 14, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Ian,

I love how that crest is raised, it looks like a very saucy bird like that. Wonderful background colors, details, sharpness, light, perch and comp. Because of the backgroud this image feels dreamy to me.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on December 14, 2009 at 10:17 PM

About as good as it gets, Ian. A nice and sharp view of this handsome bird.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 14, 2009 at 10:23 PM

superb in all respects. the detail in the head is amazing.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 14, 2009 at 10:23 PM

superb in all respects. the detail in the head is amazing.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on December 14, 2009 at 11:21 PM

The perch perfectly mirrors the bird's head. Excellent photo.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 15, 2009 at 1:50 AM

IQ on the bird and background are top notch. Absolutely stunning detail on the bird's head. The perch is also interesting, especially with the frost on it. The feet aren't as sharp as the body, maybe a little more dof? I don't know what lurks below, but I would like to see a bit more of that interesting branch rather than having it cut off at the edge of the lower frame. Thanks for posting this wonderful image .

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Comment posted by Andy Astbury on December 15, 2009 at 3:13 AM

Ain't extension tubes useful

Excellent balanced flash exposure, nice comp - I think it's a great image Ian

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 15, 2009 at 6:12 AM

The detail on the larger image is stunning Ian. To make a 10/10 an 11/10 more dof to get that back leg/perch would have been nice.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 15, 2009 at 7:45 AM

A beauty Ian

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Comment posted by Mack Barham on December 15, 2009 at 11:12 AM

Superb shot - no nits here.

Registered on August 12, 2005, 537 Posts, 1107 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM

Hi Ian,
I really like the crest and the pose of the bird. Great detail and colors.
I'd love this for my own file. Excellent shot!!

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on December 15, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Excellent, sharp image in nice subdued light. I cannot believe this is not a coot or swan.

Congrats mate.

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Comment posted by David Williams on December 15, 2009 at 11:24 PM

Really beautiful, Ian.........I like everything about it, especially the rich colors!

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on December 16, 2009 at 5:52 AM

Beautiful image Ian, detail in the larger version is superb. I wish some of these would come further south! Graham

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on December 16, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Beautiful color and detail. wonderful smooth bg. nice pose.

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Comment posted by Mark Davies on December 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Ticks in all the right boxes.A cracker .

Registered on February 3, 2009, 21 Posts, 327 Comments