Chestnut-crowned Babbler

Gallery: AvianPosted August 4, 2010115 views15 comments

Got onto a noisy group of babblers just as the sun was setting, which made for harsh shadows and difficult exposure. This is a fairly large crop but images from closer had too much contrast.

1d2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/800 exp comp -2/3

cheers
Rob

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 4, 2010 at 7:58 AM

This is beautiful. The warm light really works well with the earth tones of the bird, perch, and background. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on August 4, 2010 at 8:39 AM

Nicely done Rob, like the warm light and a great babbler pose. I only got close to these in ordinary light.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM

Sweet image, Rob. I like the classical diagonal perch and the alert pose. The touch of color in the eye is always nice.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

Beautiful Rob. I so enjoy seeing your images of birds that are new to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on August 4, 2010 at 1:07 PM

You certainly have an interesting range of birds in Australia. I wouldn't have known this was a large crop because the detail looks very good and I can't see any noise. I also like the colour balance of the image. Graham

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 4, 2010 at 2:18 PM

Rob, I like it is posted. The pose makes me think this babler was about to take off, the golden light is lovely and although there are shadows, we'd see those with our eyes at that time of day so I am fine with them. Lovely natural colors and comp.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on August 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM

Sweet light here Rob. A great BG, great eye contact, and tack sharp. What's not to like about this babbler.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 4, 2010 at 5:27 PM

Nice pose and sharpness looks good Rob. I like the way you've placed both bird and perch in the frame. Neat background too. It all works well IMO.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 4, 2010 at 5:39 PM

Looks good, especaily the typical alert pose, background and perch angle.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 4, 2010 at 5:52 PM

Gorgeous light on this one Rob! Excellent detail for a large crop and I like the warm green bg.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 4, 2010 at 8:43 PM

great light, details, perch and bg, Rob. great looking shot, Rob.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 4, 2010 at 9:45 PM

I can't see any exposure issues looking at your shot! Well done!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 4, 2010 at 10:11 PM

Cool looking bird Rob, very distinctive markings. As stated, the earth tones throughout all compliment this great comp with an excellent result. I think the late light, although difficult as you say, really made the difference here..
Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 4, 2010 at 10:58 PM

It's always a pleasure to view your captures!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 6, 2010 at 3:27 PM

This does have some strong light but for me does not hurt the image at all, the composition, perch, background and feather detail all come together, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments