Classic Nuthatch

Gallery: AvianPosted April 20, 2011122 views15 comments

Just a White-breasted Nuthatch with a forsythia background that managed to hold still for a few seconds! Our house is reflected in the eye.

50d, 500mm, Iso 200, 1/160, F4 Please see LARGER version.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Steve Canuel on April 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Nice job catching them still enough to get a shot. Nice complimentary BG. Detail looks real good in the big version.

Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Nice pose and tree!
Looks like the focus might have been on the body, since it's tack-sharp but the head is just a tad soft.
Some additional sharpening of the head only might help.
Nice catch!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM

Nice and clear, Sharon, and really nice background.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on April 21, 2011 at 2:21 AM

I love the lines these Nuthatches create with their poses. Very well caught against the background Sharon :^)

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

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 21, 2011 at 4:37 AM

Really nice Sharon - love the pose and great detail in the larger version

cheers
Rob

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

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on April 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

Sharon, nice classic pose and I like the similar colors in bird and perch. The forsythia made for some nice background colors. I agree that the head seems just short of tack sharp.

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

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Great capture and pose. Truly classic

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on April 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

These characters always make me laugh. Must have some tenacious grip to perch almost upside down like that. Great exposure work, Sharon, and good comp.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on April 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Sharon, I find this very appealing, a classic nuthatch pose, similar tones in the tree trunk and the bird's plumage against the OOF forsythias is lovely, a contrast of warm and cool tones. I might selectively sharpen the head just a smidge more. Comp works nicely for my tastes, I'd be happy with this in my files.

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

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Better than anything I have of this species, which is nothing. I like the comp. Softness mentioned.

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

Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on April 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

Love it Sharon, also love the chatter these birds make!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 36 Posts, 1110 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 21, 2011 at 10:10 PM

Very fine capture Sharon, classic pose and excellent BG

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Everything looks top rate Sharon, great plane of focus to get the bird in so well at f/4
I especially like this POV that shows us the bit of color at the rear flank.
Well done & Happy Easter

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Sweet pose . makes me wonder how the heck they stay on that tree? LOL. I like the general image as well and the great soft bg but also wished for a tad more sharpness.

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

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on April 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM

Not a easy subject! Well captured in the typical about to fly away pose. Excellent!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments