Black Phoebe

Gallery: AvianPosted December 5, 2011110 views4 comments

Nikon D5100 w/ 200-400VR & TC14E teleconverter
ISO 400, F5.6, 1/800 sec
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands - Tucson, AZ

Since the reptiles & invertebrates are no longer out, I figured I would try my hand at birds. I'm not normally good at getting close to birds in general, so I was pleased to capture this. This was taken at a water reclamation area that has been designed to encourage birds & wildlife to inhabit the area. Comments & critiques are welcome!

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 5, 2011 at 10:03 PM

really a nice looking image, Tonia. Love the composition and the mesquite habitat. reminds me of a Rich Ditch image, which is a real compliment. the brightest whites on the belly are blown--can you get them back in raw?

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on December 6, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Brian, I will have to go back to the RAW file and see if I can't tone down those whites a bit. I'm starting to wonder if I should invest in a monitor calibration system! Thank you for the compliment as well, though I don't think I can live up to those standards yet!

Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 6, 2011 at 11:35 AM

I like the overall setting and comp Tonia, good details & colors on the bird too.
Hard to close with the small songbirds, I agree..
Nice shot as posted

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on December 6, 2011 at 11:43 AM

like this shot as is

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