Black-Crested Titmouse

Gallery: AvianPosted March 31, 2011241 views13 comments

A South Texas specialty that I was fortunate to catch, as they are very small, flighty, and shy.

D300s
500mm
Subject dist: 9.4m
1/500 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM

I like the perch, the pose, and the lighting. The BG is nice and the larger OOF branch is not a distraction to me. I n the larger version the white feathers along the side just under the wing are showing a little hot. The face detail is solid but the body might take a bit more sharpening.

Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Nice shot of this interesting species- Very good details and composition on this one- The whites on the bird's body seem a bit hot on my monitor- Ciao, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by S Govindarajan on March 31, 2011 at 3:11 PM

This image has an almost painterly quality to it. The hint of spring contrasts well with the grey tones. I like the contemplative expression on the titmouse's eyes. Looks like he's thinking about the winter gone by. Agree with others on the whites, but that's correctable. Congrats on getting this, Sandy.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 31, 2011 at 5:06 PM

Nice capture all around, especially the smooth muted background.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM

I can appreciate the small target these birds provide, and you did a nice job incorporating the thorns and leaflets. But I feel it could use a bit more sharpening.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 31, 2011 at 8:45 PM

So sweet and I love the pose. Nice soft light as well

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 31, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Ok - a little viveza, a little more sharpening = THIS :
Thanks!

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 31, 2011 at 9:54 PM

Congrats on capturing this little one, Sandy. The fully raised crest is great. I like the soft lighting. The detail is better in the repost.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on March 31, 2011 at 11:06 PM

What a wonderfully artful picture Sandy! The subtle tones of the BG and branches perfectly compliment the beautiful subject :^)

Oh, and the more detailed repost is the winner in my mind too ;^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 1, 2011 at 3:20 PM

Yup, you got it in the repost.

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Comment posted by Paul DeCesare on April 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

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Comment posted by Michele Williams on April 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

I have never seen one of these guys sit still for very long. You did well to get this and it turned out great. The colors and detail are very nice, as is the scenery. I agree that the detail is better in the repost.

Registered on April 3, 2010, 28 Posts, 146 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

Nice one Sandy - what a cute littlw bloke. Overall colour of image could be somewhere in salty inland Australia.

cheers
Rob

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