EASTERN KINGBIRD

Gallery: AvianPosted November 18, 2010489 views20 comments

I'm back. Took some time off to work on two personal photo projects. It involved reworking about 250 raw images. My hands are getting so weak I was afraid if I didn't devote 100% of my time now I would never complete them.
In case you didn't see this update from Jim,
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/bbs.cgi?a=vm&mr=58569&CGISESSID=078dd090213aaddcfde229f9ffb7602c&u=28411

Kingbird taken from my truck in a swamp near my home in Sorrento, La.

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time APRIL 9 @ 07:54AM
Model NIKON D200
Flash Used No
Focal Length 850 mm (NIKON 500MM F/4G VR + TC17EII TC)
Exposure Time 1/180 sec
Aperture f/8
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias -1/3
Metering Mode matrix
RAW
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on November 18, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Wow! That's some wonderful light on a beautiful subject. Excellent details and Composition. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 18, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Ronnie, I mean this seriously: you are an inspiration to us all. Lovely work. I admire you work, including this lovely shot, and your courage.

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

Comment posted by Ron Huff on November 18, 2010 at 2:22 PM

Ronnie, the detail, color, and expsoure of all your photographs are so amazing. Your photographs inspire me to keep improving. I am so far away from your level, but hope to get close someday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron Huff
Culdesac, Idaho

Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on November 18, 2010 at 2:52 PM

Very nicely done, Ronnie. This image is beautifully taken and processed, top drawer image IMO.

All the best for the future and take care.

Best regards

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on November 18, 2010 at 4:02 PM

It just doesn't get any better than this. Beautifully crafted.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 18, 2010 at 4:08 PM

A beauty of an image. I've missed your posts.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on November 18, 2010 at 5:48 PM

A truly wonderful image! Take care.

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM

The larger image is a treat for the eyes Ronnie - just like all of your images that I've seen.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on November 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Very nice detail and clean bg.

Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on November 18, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Crisp,clean -- extraordinary!

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on November 18, 2010 at 9:05 PM

gorgeous, Ronnie. beautiful light and detail, nice bg. and I can only echo everything Jim Dewitt says.

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

Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 18, 2010 at 9:18 PM

This bird looks like it's posing for you, Ronnie. Great detail. Lovely contrasting background. Nice catchlight. Fine view of the bird. Your courage and determination to accomplish nature photography are a real inspiration to all of us.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 18, 2010 at 11:35 PM

Incredibly sharp - gorgeous light on the eye and a sweet perch. I'd love to get a kingbird (any flycatcher for that matter) like this

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

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 19, 2010 at 6:46 AM

Beautiful work Ronnie, excellent details and exposure seen in the LP.
Perfect

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

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 19, 2010 at 7:21 AM

Really top IQ here Ronnie. The light is magic. Super detail and DOF. Very well done as usual.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 19, 2010 at 8:25 AM

I'm glad to see you back Ronnie, I had been wondering where you were. Beautiful Kingbird image, excellent exposure, details & sharpness.Love the view of the eye and the profile of the bill.

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

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 19, 2010 at 2:28 PM

Excellent, BCB! Good luck with your project. Needless to say, I'm constantly inspired by your work, and thanks for being a great friend.

Your skinny ole non-Cajun buddy

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 19, 2010 at 9:35 PM

Sweet shot Ronnie, good to see you posting again

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 19, 2010 at 11:22 PM

Beautifully prepared image Ronnie - you'd swear you could touch it

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on November 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

This is a beautifully crafted image Ronnie. Thanks for posting. I had a look at your gallery and as I would have expected the images are inspirational. Take care.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments