Canyon Towhee

Gallery: AvianPosted December 12, 200975 views7 comments

Here is another view of my cooperative Canyon Towhee taken last Monday in Catalina State Park near Tucson, AZ. I usually find these to be reclusive birds and I was pleased to find this one in the open. The light was overcast (unusual for AZ) and it was quite cold.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions!

Canon 50D, 300mm f/4 IS w/1.4 handheld, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 400

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Hans,

I liked your other post of this bird, but I find that I like this one more because of the background and rich details of the branch the Towhee is perched on in this image. I like that you still have a great view of the eye in this image even though the head turn is different.

I feel like I am standing beside you when I am viewing this shot, and I like that feeling a lot as it seems to have drawn me right into the image.

Love the feather details, light and comp. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Good looking image Hans. I've never seen one of these and hope to at some point. Excellent image.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Another very nice image of this bird. I too like this one more for the reasons stated by Mia. Wonderfull details in this bird.

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Comment posted by Sally King on December 12, 2009 at 1:55 PM

I love the fine details in the feathers and that the birds eye catches and holds my eye. The pose suggests the bird is about to perform a disappearing act. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 12, 2009 at 4:50 PM

The towhee is great Hans and the background works well for me, giving a nice sense of habitat but the twigs are OOF enough to not be a bother. I think your framing is perfect.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 13, 2009 at 2:27 AM

Even better than the last Hans, although I might consider darkening it just a little.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM

I prefer this one Hans - lovely detail along the flanks and breast and an obliging little turn of the head.

cheers
Rob

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