Is not like the others

Gallery: AvianPosted June 12, 2012257 views5 comments

Mountain Home, ID

As you can see, these yellowheaded blackbirds were not happy with the killdeer in their midst.

Nikon D700, Nikkor 300 f2.8 + doubler; f/32, 1/80 s, -0.33, ISO 400; tripod; cable release

Comments and criticisms always welcome.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on June 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Great shot of bird interaction! I love that all the yellow headed blackbirds are facing the same direction, very cool! Nice work!
-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 12, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Really interesting image. I love the colors and the setting.

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

Comment posted by John Tobias on June 12, 2012 at 9:40 PM

David, neat photo! I wonder if the killdeer was keeping them from raiding its nest. Thanks for sharing this nature moment.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 13, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Interesting image!
Not sure why you chose f 32, which slowed your SS considerably and produced a pretty soft image.
Nice to get 2 species in the frame, though, and the reflections are nice.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Eric Stogner on June 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Really enjoy the image, like the killdeer in the forground., This is the first time i have seen yellow headed black birds.
Thanks, Eric.

Registered on January 19, 2011, 18 Posts, 40 Comments