Western Wood Pewee

Gallery: AvianPosted July 28, 201577 views8 comments

At least I'm pretty sure. I didn't hear this particular bird call though I heard some in the area. I went back to the same area as my last post, but the fallen tree had literally no morning light, so I moved operation to a couple of clumps of bushes and small trees about 50 yds away that get nice morning sun. It was a great morning for birding and I got a few decent shots out of it. This was my last session before I had to leave so the light was getting a bit harsh.

7dii, Sigma 150-600mm contemporary at 600mm, hand held sitting in a camp chair, f/8, 1/1000, iso 640, aperture priority, pattern metering, -1/3 stop compensation. Processed in LR5 & CS6. Cropped to 13.9MP. Taken at 8:12 am on July 28th.

I appreciate all the comments on the Flycatcher post and look forward to hearing from you on this one.

Please check out the large image.

Thanks,

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on July 28, 2015 at 11:25 PM

The large image is very sharp Dennis. I've never knowingingly seen one of these so I can't help with ID but I really am impressed with you new lens. BG is superb.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 29, 2015 at 1:03 AM

Could very well be, Dennis. ID of these guys is always a challenge. But it's hard to think what else it could be in your area. Interesting to see one at eye level; ours are always at the top of the canopy. Good shot but I might back the sharpening down just a tiny bit. I like your composition.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 29, 2015 at 9:34 AM

Tack sharp details, excellent DOF & use of the early light Dennis.

Like the mottled colors of the BG as well. devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 29, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Your guess is as good as mine would be on this Dennis, after looking at some images of them, I do think you ID'd him correctly. nice techs on this

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on July 29, 2015 at 10:23 PM

Nice look at this guy Dennis. Beautiful background, excellent detail, and well composed. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 30, 2015 at 6:46 AM

A sweet portrait you captured of this fellow Dennis. Light still looks nice. My money's on Western Wod Pewee too, but I'm no expert when it coes to fly-catchers.

A beauty laugh

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 30, 2015 at 4:01 PM

Detail on the large image is excellent Dennis, I like the curved perch and the Pewee's pose, well done. Ray

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on July 30, 2015 at 7:26 PM

Very nice Dennis, the details are tack sharp. I agree that your new lens is working for you. Cute little bird, but I'm afraid I'm no help with the id. Real nice frame!

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