Black-crested Titmouse

Gallery: AvianPosted November 11, 2012306 views20 comments

Here's another shot from Santa Clara Ranch in the Rio Grande Valley. I placed a small perch above some feed by one of the waterholes. I was happy to catch this titmouse right as it alighted on the perch. This is almost full frame, with just a small crop from the right.

7D 500F4 1/1000 F5, iso 500, Feisol tripod with Wimberly head, from sunken blind.

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Comment posted by Verdon on November 11, 2012 at 9:26 PM

great pose and moment, love the titmouse, excellent work!!!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 11, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Wow Nate. This is an incredible image. The light is just great and combination of sharpness and wing blur couldn't be better. Well done.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on November 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Wonderful image Nate. The birds pose, the slight blur in the wings while nice and sharp in the eyes really makes this image pop. Wonderfully done.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 12, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Nice position and composition.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 12, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Wonderful pose - nice colors and composition. Compliments ! Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on November 12, 2012 at 3:08 PM

You caught this bird in a nice pose. Nice perch and background.

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on November 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Great shot. Excellent detail, interesting pose, and a complimentary BG. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 12, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Very nicely executed, Nate. I think the amount of wing blur is perfect for this image. I'd love a chance at this species one day.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on November 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Looks like a Christmas tree topper! Nice comp and pose, and I like the crest way up like that. Gorgeous bg, too. Sharon

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Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on November 12, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Perfect timing Nate. BG is very nice and amount of wing blur is just right. Sunken blind? Could you provide details?

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 12, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Thanks for your comments everyone.

Mark, this ranch has several permanent blinds which are built into the ground so that when you are in the blind you are sitting below ground level and your lens is just above ground level. They are placed right in front of waterholes. It's a great place to shoot.

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on November 12, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Great action shot Nate!
Cheers Greg

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Comment posted by Toya Heatley on November 13, 2012 at 12:45 AM

Beautiful colours, great timing, well caught!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 13, 2012 at 6:36 AM

Lovely detail and action Nate

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Comment posted by KC Choo on November 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Great capture in excellent light. I have experienced and enjoyed such set-ups.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Excellent timing on this minimalist- yet exceptional image Nate.

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Comment posted by Charles Rose on November 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

A superb capture Nate!

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Excellent timing. Love the uplifted wings.
May

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 17, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Dusted the cob webs off that tripod ehh

This a smoking shot Nate! Great action in sweet light, a pleasing wing spread and fanned tail.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on November 20, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Great shot, Nate. Hoping to visit Texas next year.

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