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Bushtit

by Bob Steele

Gallery: AvianPosted November 30, 20037,043 views13 comments
These guys are small! And they move fast too!! I've been after good shots of this species for a while and finally bagged a few today.

10D, 500mm f4 IS, 1.4X TC II, ISO 400, 1/400, f8, 550EX w/BB (-2), light overcast.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Chris Davidson on November 30, 2003 at 11:13 PM
Real sweet Bob! Looks like he is just about to take off. Beautiful details ,pose and perch!
Chris Davidson
Registered on November 1, 2003, 38 Posts, 815 Comments
Comment posted by Todd Huffman on December 1, 2003 at 12:01 AM
Bob, This looks great. Nice pose with enviroment. Tac sharp and well exposed. Almost looks like studio lighting! :toast:
Registered on November 12, 2003, 25 Posts, 49 Comments
Comment posted by Brian E. Small on December 1, 2003 at 12:43 AM
One of the finest Bushtit photos I've ever seen. These guys are TOUGH..............they just don't sit still very long. Love the appropriate habitat too........oak leaves...........well done buddy!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 147 Posts, 933 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Ross on December 1, 2003 at 1:42 AM
Nice work, Bob, I know how hard tiny birds are to catch, being so active. Good pose lighting DOF and sharpness. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Richardson on December 1, 2003 at 3:47 AM
Hi Bob

Excellent capture. Was this a set-up or a chance encounter?

I recall that the antics of BT flocks were very much as our Long-tailed Tit & later noted 'Sibley' puts them both in the same family.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 34 Posts, 304 Comments
Comment posted by Herman Blockx on December 1, 2003 at 4:31 AM
very nice shot! crisp and clear with great bg! nice, nice, nice!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 238 Posts, 760 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Steele on December 1, 2003 at 7:46 AM
<b>Wayne R. wrote:</b>

<i>Was this a set-up or a chance encounter?</i>

Wayne, this is pretty much a chance encounter, the oak branch is still connected to the oak tree, and the bushtit was going about his business. I did a few things to increase <i>my</i> chances, but that's what this game is all about, right? :smile:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce Sherman on December 1, 2003 at 8:27 AM
Terrific shot, Bob. The foliage adds a great deal to the shot.
Registered on November 9, 2003, 165 Posts, 1116 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zipp on December 1, 2003 at 9:39 AM
Bob, Killer shot! And especially for these fast moving little guys!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 86 Posts, 940 Comments
Comment posted by Garth McElroy on December 1, 2003 at 4:42 PM
Man I hate you! :razz:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 248 Posts, 4406 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on December 1, 2003 at 6:11 PM
This is an exceptional shot! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 36 Posts, 1110 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 2, 2003 at 9:45 AM
A lovely undestated image - very nice!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Gregory Lazzaro on September 29, 2006 at 5:27 PM
Well done, I really like the soft lighting in this, really accentuates the higlights in the plumage.

Greg

:toast:
Registered on September 2, 2006, 39 Posts, 143 Comments