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Vermilion Flycatcher
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Vermilion Flycatcher

by Richard Ditch

Gallery: AvianPosted October 19, 2009310 views16 comments
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)

Place: Water Ranch, Gilbert, USA
Date: October 2, 2009
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: ISO 320, aperture priority spot metered @ -1/3rd stop, 1/100th @ f/8
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, modest crop

Here's another frame of this brilliant little flycatcher that was a hit at the Wate Ranch for 10 days or so. Taken during the same session as my post a couple weeks ago.

If possible please view the larger version before commenting. Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated.

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Wonderfully sharp image of a great looking bird. The colors are just super and the BG allow the colors to really shine. Given the great bird and BG I basically ignore the perch. Well done.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on October 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM
A fabulous bird I really have to see one of these days. I can totally overlook the perch too, especially when you have that decent bg that makes him pop.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on October 20, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Excellent image, Richard: beautiful bird, fine detail, nice pose, great background. The perch is fine. I even like the detail in the perch. :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 20, 2009 at 1:49 AM
The perch isn't "ideal" but love the rest. I agree with others that the colors and detail are excellent. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Brown on October 20, 2009 at 4:12 AM
A beautiful looking bird. Excellent exposure and processing has brought out all the fine feather detail in both the reds and blacks. Background colour really makes the bird stand out. Graham
Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Ross on October 20, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Great shot Richard, crisp and well defined with a great BG.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 20, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Rich

I don't mind the perch at all.

I especially like the way you handled the exposure on this challenging species, the colors are great, as are the pose and the fine details.

This is an excellent image, one I would be very pleased to have in my files.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 20, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Another Beauty, Richard. No nits from me. That must have been a wonderful session. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Guy Rogers on October 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Hello Richard.

A very stricking bird and a background that sets it of perfecly.

Love the light catching the bird and the detail is excellent.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 20, 2009 at 7:50 PM


This is a real beautiful bird Richard, BG is very nice as is the detail in the bird, top shot IMO.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on October 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Richard this is a wonderful shot with great feather detail and BG. Probably best one of this species I've seen.
Registered on April 20, 2008, 307 Posts, 604 Comments
Comment posted by richard ettlinger on October 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Excellent! Well done! :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 17, 2004, 377 Posts, 1565 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on October 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM
The red channel is so difficult to get right for this bird - you got it! Well done!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on October 21, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Absolutely gorgeous.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on October 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM
What a beauty Richard. Excellent job on both the exposure and the color. The reds look very accurate. Very nice detail in the blacks as well.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 22, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Beautiful detail in the reds and I like the bg, do wish for a less dominant perch. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments