Western Kingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted December 23, 2012248 views7 comments

D300s
500mm
Subject dist: 15.0m
1/800 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 320
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
A few irksome branches cloned out
A busier BG than I prefer, but at least it is complimentary colours. Does it detract too much?

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on December 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Very nice shot! I have a lot of trouble getting a shot without a tangle of branches in front of the bird.

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on December 23, 2012 at 4:07 PM

I like the habitat shot, Sandy. A bit tight at the tail for my taste, but otherwise very nice.

I this a current shot or from earlier in the year? I didn't think Kingbirds wintered in the Bay area...

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Jim, from this fall, sorry I didn't mention that.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 24, 2012 at 8:11 AM

I like the image as presented Sandy. Detail is excellent, as is the light, and I think the bird is well positioned within the frame to render an effective composition.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on December 25, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Background works for me Sandy

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM

I like the way the BG foilage frames the bird in this shot and the BG is not to busy for me. Looks good.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 28, 2012 at 2:25 AM

Love the setting and detail Sandy. Bit tight for me.

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments