Tufted Titmouse

Gallery: AvianPosted February 4, 201061 views5 comments

Here's a Tufted Titmouse that I photographed sitting on top of the bird feeder. I managed to get a few photographs of these birds in the trees and on the bushes which created a nice perch and composition but my focus was off just a hair so I chose this post instead. I will be the first to say I don't care for the perch and hopefully this weekend I will get the chance for added improvement.
AV Priority with tripod, 1/400 sec, F7.1, ex comp -1/3, ISO 100, Canon 70-300mm @300mm.
Large version added.
Thanks for looking and all C&C welcomed.

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5 comments

Comment posted by István Molnár on February 5, 2010 at 3:46 AM

Cute!
István

Registered on January 7, 2010, 114 Posts, 704 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 5, 2010 at 6:39 AM

Very good detail and pose. The background is butter smooth and complements the bird well, I agree about the perch, but it is where you got the goods. These little guys don't hang around much at all!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Tough to keep these guys still long enough to shoot! You got nice detail in the face and the perch doesn't bother me...but would prefer it without the seeds. Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 5, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Nicely sharp and well-exposed. The post is a bit distracting, but you shoot 'em where you fin 'em.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 5, 2010 at 7:10 PM

John

I love the raised crest and the look you seem to be getting from the titmouse. The bird stands out very nicely from the background.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments