Chickadee at Take-off

Gallery: AvianPosted October 17, 20161,784 views9 comments

Caught this Black-capped Chickadee right at take-off. I personally like his wing position and angle coming of the mullein.

1DX, 500mm f/4, 1/5000 at f/8, ISO 1600

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9 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on October 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM

An angelic pose. Great capture.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 17, 2016 at 11:17 AM

Really nice image. I always enjoy the dramatic poses from takeoff and landings with a simple perch and great background. All the elements work together to form a super image!

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Comment posted by David Bogener on October 17, 2016 at 12:20 PM

Very nice. I also like the wing position and the fanned tail. Perhaps add a catchlight? You certainly make the most of your mullein stalks!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 17, 2016 at 12:27 PM

Very cool take-off position, Kurt. It would be nice to have a little light in the eye, but you have to catch Chickadees at just the right angle to get a decent light there. Excellent bg.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on October 18, 2016 at 1:20 PM

Very nice pose and shape. Well-positioned in the frame. The X created by the wings and tail was very pleasing. Terrific background.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 19, 2016 at 12:03 PM

Great timing on your part Kurt. The catch light in the eye would be nice but it still presents nicely. Nice comp & background.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on October 21, 2016 at 12:42 PM

Hi Kurt
Nice action shot.
Peter

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 24, 2016 at 12:24 PM

Cool. This has such a strong graphic element. Though the face is sort of lost (perhaps due to not much catch light in the eye), that doesn't really matter because of the shape of the bird and perch. Lovely background too.

Max

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 29, 2016 at 12:15 AM

Big congrats on the double WP win this week! two excellent images!
sandy

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