Black Headed Grosbeak

Gallery: AvianPosted May 16, 201074 views9 comments

I ran across several pair of Black-headed Grosbeaks this morning at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. This pose doesn't show the black wings with white markings but was chosen for the warm orange and yellow tones on the breast.

Larger image available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/8 1/250 ISO 160
Wimberley head, manfrotto tripod, cable release

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 16, 2010 at 9:13 PM

A fine image as posted. Excellent detail in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on May 16, 2010 at 9:45 PM

Hello Craig. I really like the bird, although the comp seems a bit tight. The amount of detail is great, though! I don't like the white frame. I find that very distracting.

Registered on August 16, 2007, 199 Posts, 2132 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 16, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Beautiful, Craig. Lovely detail and color and a very nice head turn.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 16, 2010 at 11:50 PM

Love this image Craig. Excellent technicals but I also feel like I'm looking at a boxer and it's that feeling from the image that really appeals to me. Makes me think he's getting ready to pull apart the ropes and step into the ring.

Pat

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 17, 2010 at 12:58 AM

A beauty Craig, great detail and eye contact.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 17, 2010 at 8:48 AM

nice pose, light and details, Craig.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 17, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Craig:
Beautiful bird and colors, terrific detail, and I really like the head turn and eye contact.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM

A very nice capture Craig. Detail is excellent, I like the head turn and the setting. I'd likely have been a bit looser on the crop if it were mine.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 17, 2010 at 8:18 PM

Craig,

The light, pose, details and eye contact are very appealing to me. The only suggestion I have is a slightly looser crop if you have it.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments