Western Kingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted May 1, 201165 views9 comments

Hello everyone. Well now that spring is here I have seen some pretty cool birds. While out yesterday I saw a pair of these kingbirds, but only one them was willing to get their picture taken. Its more of a portrait cause they were sitting on a fence and I really didnt not like the un-natural perch. Hope you enjoy. C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Camera - Nikon 300s, Lense - Nikon 300mm f/4 w/1.7tc, Exposure - 1/800, Aperture - F10, ISO - 320, Metering - Spot, Aperture Priority

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9 comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM

Damned fences.

Detail is excellent. Highlight and pupil in eye just great. I'd clean up the speckled beak a bit. Kinda hate to say that cause this is a great portrait. Hope you understand.

Charlie

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM

Really nice detail in this kingbird. If his beak is speckled from wear and tear I would leave it as is. I think, though I would crop a little higher on the chest, before it begins to taper-maybe just below the white.

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

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 1, 2011 at 11:33 PM

very nice pose and good details, Robert. in terms of comp, I'm ok with the amount of bird you're showing but would reduce some of the empty space above (and then correspondingly on the sides to keep the vertical format).

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

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on May 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Marvelous detail you've captured here Robert and I like the unusual perspective :^)

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

Nice portrait!
Great pose, detail, and bright eye.
I'd also crop a little higher on the chest, just below the whites.
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Good detail on the larger image, a fine kingbird portrait, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Gilham on May 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Nice portrait Robert, love the detail and the eye is superb. I'd leave the beak alone, but would probably crop as per Brians suggestion.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 77 Posts, 489 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Spring did not bring our coast the great usual migrants this year and it was very dissapointing. I love the colors and detail here. Nice eye contact too.

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

Comment posted by Robert Holguin on May 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM

Thank you all very much for all the great feedback. It's very much appreciated.

Registered on January 25, 2011, 44 Posts, 294 Comments