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Firecrest

by Fabio Giarrizzo

Gallery: AvianPosted March 31, 2011396 views16 comments
This firecrest visited a perch in my backyard few days ago- Slightly cropped.
Nikon d90- nikkor 300mm F4; ISO 320; F4,5; 1/80; -0,67 EV; tripod
Many thanks for looking, Fabio

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on March 31, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Super shot, Fabio. The dark BG sets this off nicely and really helps show the colour of this fantastic little bird. My only, very minor nits are, that snapped off twig at the bottom of the image and the bird looking out of frame, but other than that it's a very fine capture of a very difficult to photograph bird.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by John Blumenkamp on March 31, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Hi Fabio... this is a gorgeous and elegant image. I like everything from the perch to the detail to the background. I also really like the unique pose of the bird with it looking out of frame.
Registered on February 26, 2011, 58 Posts, 313 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Harbour on March 31, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Gorgeous image, Fabio. LOve the pose with the display of the crest. Great detail, color, perch and background. :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Darren Colello on March 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Gorgeous bird and I love that perch. Great image!!!
Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful pose. Very nice lines and graphics to the composition. I'd prefer slightly less sharpening.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Huff on March 31, 2011 at 12:27 PM
A really nice shot. Like the head turn. Looks like he is listening to your shutter clicks. Great BG and DOF.

Ron Huff
Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Great little bird and nice perch. Bright colors, good pose and BG.
Tough comp to work with, but it works. You might also experiment with a more pano crop, reducing the left side and adding more on the rig, and see what you think.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Very nice. Normally I'd want the head tipped the other way to see the face better, but where it shows the crown streak so nicely it definitely works on this one.
Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 31, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Nice pose perch and clarity. :toast:
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Marquart on March 31, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Nice image Fabio. very handsome bird and nice background.
Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 31, 2011 at 9:36 PM
This is really nice, Fabio. I like that interesting perch and a very nice pose for the Firecrest. I agree with Richard, maybe just a touch less sharpening in the bird.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on April 1, 2011 at 2:12 AM
Awesome shot, Fabio.Great pose, beautiful colors, perfect BG ! Well done, bravo !!! :toast:
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Walters on April 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Love the perch and the dark green background. Like the head angle as well.
Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I like the perch and dark greens of the BG, it sets the bird off nicely. Balanced comp also.
Great looking perch and a lively pose with sharp details, great color.
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Wonderful contrast with the dark background and good pose from the bird showing that colorful head, I go back on forth on the composition with the bird looking out of the frame and also realize that you may have not had much time to get this. The larger image looks very good, nice job in getting this, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Great pose and strong lines Fabio - a striking image

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments