Black-capped Chickadee

Gallery: AvianPosted December 7, 2009169 views9 comments

Hello All!

Just a common Black-capped Chickadee; captured with a nice shadowed background. I took this a while back and I didn't really think much of this image at the time, but in taking a second look, I thought I might post this one.

Canon 40D, EF500mm f/4L IS+1.4x, ISO 400, 1/250, f/9 (Av), 580EX (-2/3), Custom (gray card) white Balance.

Cheers

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 7, 2009 at 7:31 AM

Very nice, Derrick! I love the detail and fabulous bg! Fine work!

Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on December 7, 2009 at 10:31 AM

Nice details and I like how well the eye stands out in the mask. The dark background sets off the bird and perch quite nicely.

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Comment posted by bill meikle on December 7, 2009 at 12:39 PM

I like it a lot Derrick. Sharp and good eye.

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Comment posted by Jim Donato on December 7, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Very nice details, the dark bg is a plus.

Registered on January 27, 2009, 29 Posts, 247 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on December 7, 2009 at 7:44 PM

Derrick, I think this would make a great card design. Would suggest using curves layers to make the bird's head pop out from the background just a little.

Carol

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 8, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Very nice image Derrick. The dark BG creates an artistic looking image. Personally I do find the use of flash a bit too evident though I suppose that could be changed (to personal liking) in Photoshop quite well.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 8, 2009 at 3:07 PM

The dark background really makes this chickadee stand out well.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 8, 2009 at 8:30 PM

The bird is set off well against the dark background and your exposure looks good Derrick. I'd prefer a bit more room at the top with the chickadee looking up like it is.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 9, 2009 at 12:59 AM

I like the black background with the black and white shades on the Chicadee. Good job getting the black head to stand out. Well done, glad you posted it!

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