Red-eyed Vireo

Gallery: AvianPosted December 11, 2017513 views9 comments

Vireo olivaceus

I captured this Red-eyed Vireo back in September. Not really a rare species to see, but this is the best chance I have had at capturing a decent image of one. I cloned out a small stick in the upper right corner.

Canon 1DX, 800mm f5.6L IS +1.4 TC
1/2500, f8, Partial Metering
ISO 800

Please view the larger image for detail.

All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 11, 2017 at 11:26 PM

Well composed, Matt, and good focus for wide open. The catchlight and pose work well. That's lots of glass if this is hand held.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on December 11, 2017 at 11:41 PM

Definitely not hand held Bill. I can only hand hold this lens for about 5 minutes and my arms start talking to me. This is with my 5541LS tripod and a Wimberley 200 head.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on December 12, 2017 at 5:54 AM

Matt ..this is beautiful...fine colors across the frame ...love this..

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM

A very pleasing look at this Red Eyed Vireo. Can't ask for more in a pose. The detail is superb. Terrific light and background. The 800 mm lens does not have much depth of field especially with the extender.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 12, 2017 at 9:28 PM

This is really sweet, Matt. Nice diagonal perch and the bird is just perfect, with excellent detail and a neat attitude.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on December 13, 2017 at 2:28 AM

In spite of having been close to nature all my life, a bird nut, and an ex-wildlife biologist, I have never seen any species of vireo. It's like they don't really exist, yet here is a superb image of one. I really like everything about this - really sharp and detailed, great exposure, perch, and background. Very nice work!

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on December 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Matt: there's gorgeous detail and color rendition when viewed large as well as having a fine pose, perch and background. The most minor nit would be to tone down the highlights on the bird's leg. Richard

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on December 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Hi Matt,

You captured an excellent pose for this REV. No nits and well done........................Jim

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 16, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Excellent eye contact and detail as well as a great look at that fascinating eye, well done Matt devil

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