Black Honeyeater

Gallery: AvianPosted September 13, 201098 views13 comments

Still wet and windy here. Here's one from last year. Black Honeyeaters were coming to feed on the flowers in this bush (hence the pollen in the bird's head) and this one is taking a breather.

1D2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f9 1/1250 exp comp -1/3

cheers
Rob

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13 comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Very nice shot, Rob. Great perch !
Mauro

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Comment posted by John Tobias on September 13, 2010 at 10:13 AM

Very nice image. The detail is IMHO very good. I really enjoy seeing the birds from your neck of the world! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 13, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Very interesting BG here Rob. I really like it. Good DOF and nice sharpness on the bird where it counts. Also like the simple comp. Another great shot.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on September 13, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Sharp and well exposed. I like the pose and the perch compliments the bird.

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 13, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Excellent image Rob.
May

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 13, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Beautiful bird, perfect perch and gorgeous BG, wonderful Job Rob!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 13, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Really nice job on the exposure Rob! Also like the diagonal perch

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on September 13, 2010 at 4:38 PM

Pose, head turn, perch and background!! first rate.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM

An excellent shot Rob

Light looked difficult but you've captured it beautifully.
Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on September 14, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Sorry to chime in a little late here Rob. I thought I had already posted but I think I was interupted during the post. Anyway, good sharp details, beautiful backdrop, head held high expression, catchlight in the eye and very good comp. Can't help you on this Rob. Nicely done.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 14, 2010 at 8:35 PM

I like the diagonal lines in this and a great job on a tough exposure Rob

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 14, 2010 at 11:59 PM

Nicely done Rob, all the elements come together beautifully.

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Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on September 15, 2010 at 3:30 AM

Super shot Rob. Looks like a negative of a Scarlet Honeyeater, almost.

excellent pose and background. A top shot mate!

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