Yellowthroat

Gallery: AvianPosted June 4, 2011189 views12 comments

I was busy trying to get some photos of some Blue Grosbeaks when all of a sudden this little cutie popped up right in front of me. So much attitude they have! Wish for a little more dof, but I wasn't quick enough! Still, happy with this one.
Almost full frame with early am light. Bombay Hook NWF, DE

50D, 500mm, Iso200, 1/500, F4 LARGER version also posted.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on June 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

It's a sweet little portrait. Agree, a bit more DOF would be nice, but the only thing you really notice is the bottom foot being a bit OOF. Definitely not a big deal, because on the big version, your eye is immediately drawn to the face and plumage detail. Very nice!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 4, 2011 at 8:42 PM

Great catch of a very shy little bird!
Love the pose and the reed.
Really nice!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on June 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM

Well done, Sharon!

I've never been able to catch one of these beautiful little guys in the open.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Gorgeous detail, Sharon and a great pose. The perch on a grass leaf really conveys how small these birds are.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 5, 2011 at 5:48 AM

The overall impact of the image more than makes up for the dof Sharon - lovely shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Very cute, I rarely see these guys out in the open. Lovely shot.
Ray

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Comment posted by Glenn Woznick on June 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Hi Sharon,
Nice photo..I don't have a problem with the DOF, It's the OOF grass blade that (IMO) is a little distracting, but could be fixed.
Glenn

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Comment posted by David Sparks on June 5, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Sharon:
Good work getting an open shot of these active birds. Ditto Terry's comment about DOF and I like the pose and perch too.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 6, 2011 at 3:51 PM

I like the soft light and clean composition.

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Comment posted by Robert Holguin on June 7, 2011 at 2:16 AM

Real nice shot. For it being a quick shot you did wonderful. Great exposure and colors. Well done.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on June 7, 2011 at 2:26 AM

Lovely image and bird.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

I got my first shot of this beautiful bird this Spring. Nice comp, looks like the bird was very close!
Well done Sharon

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