Dark-eyed Junco

Gallery: AvianPosted November 15, 2010106 views13 comments

I really like Dark-eyed juncos. Maybe it's the geek in me, but when a whole flock of them are around my feeders, the noise they make sounds like laser blasts from Star Wars.

Nikon D300 w/500mm f/4
1/400sec. f/4 ISO 400
Tripod. Fill Flash.
DIY photo blind.

Thanks for looking.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 15, 2010 at 9:51 PM

Gorgeous bird - I had one like this yesterday but the perch was not nearly as nice. If you have more room on the left I would add it.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 15, 2010 at 9:52 PM

Gorgeous bird - I had one like this yesterday but the perch was not nearly as nice. If you have more room on the left I would add it.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on November 15, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Excellent portrait - I especially like the head-turn, detail and earthy tones of bird, perch and background.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 15, 2010 at 10:11 PM

Excellent image Joel, very nice.
I shot a predominately gray one this morning, perhaps I'll post it next time around.
It's neat to see the color variation where you are

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 16, 2010 at 3:40 AM

A really pleasing image Joel. Love the all the browns in this shot. My only nit is maybe a bit less sharpening on the bird, but I could be wrong as sometimes I have a tough time judging oversharpness. No doubt this is tack sharp in-camera, but the processing made the feathers look just a bit "crispy" to me.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 16, 2010 at 5:00 AM

Beautiful portrait Joel - stunning detail. I'd be tempted to add a bit to the left or take away a little from the right

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM

Lovely soft understated colors. I agree with a slight shift in composition to move the bird a little to the right.

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on November 16, 2010 at 12:24 PM

An excellent shot! I love the head turn and the colours, although I agree with the composition suggestions.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 17, 2010 at 12:12 AM

Excellent - love the browns in this

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on November 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM

gorgeous, Joel. love the colors and pose, along with the bg and perch. this is a great looking shot. agree about the comp suggestion, but not a big deal.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 17, 2010 at 10:22 PM

This is lovely Joel, a very soothing & appealing image

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Comment posted by Julia Flanagan on November 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Joel, everything about this image comes together in a soft, subtle harmony. The perch is great as is the bg. I'm amazed at how much is in sharp focus with your lens wide open. And the bird is simply beautiful. Very fine image.

Registered on November 13, 2003, 59 Posts, 986 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on November 21, 2010 at 9:18 AM

Beautiful palette of colors throughout the image. Very well done.
May

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