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Bird, Stick

by Brian Gatlin

Gallery: AvianPosted August 18, 2012673 views11 comments
I've got lots of pictures of female/immature/basic plumage Yellow-rumped Warblers, but the alternate-plumage males had eluded me until recently.

I appreciate your comments and critiques. Please view the larger version if possible.

Canon 7D, 500mm + 1.4x TC, tripod, camo cloth, set-up perch at a USFS waterhole

f/6.3, 1/200, ISO 640

Crop to 78% of original (14.1 of 18MP)

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 18, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Lovely detail in the warbler, Brian and a nice stick as well.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM
The bird and background are both gorgeous here Brian, I would consider cropping a little from the bottom to take away some of the large, oof perch and adding a touch more back on top. Beautiful image :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 3:19 AM
I have never heard of the Birdstick variety in AZ :wink: . Wonderful shot Brian, pose, perch, feather detail and background all come together, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Fabulous shot, Brian. Great sharpness and detail, and I love the colors. :toast:
Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM
While it may be a bird on a stick - these yellow rumped warblers look great in their breeding plumage. Nice background as well
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 19, 2012 at 11:31 PM
The stick supports the bird nicely, and adds an air of satisfaction to the demeanor of the bird that might not be present otherwise. The stick is obviously doing all of the work. While the bird looks good, I think it is the stick that deserves the praise. :toast: :toast:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 20, 2012 at 3:33 AM
Beautiful bird in a great pose. Nice colours and detail.
I agree to cut out more of the perch - it's large enough to compete with the bird - then add a bit more on top.
Fine shot!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 20, 2012 at 4:18 AM
Lovely bird well captured.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on August 29, 2012 at 5:18 PM
everything was told, stunning! :wavey: :toast: :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 12, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Very nice Brian, I've not seen a Yellow-rumped male with such nice plumage before..
The ones I've observed always look a bit on the raggedy side.
Techs look excellent, well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Tim Butler on January 29, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Beautiful shot Brian! I love his little yellow "crew cut"!
Registered on October 12, 2012, 17 Posts, 155 Comments