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Nuthatch bathing

by John Robinson

Gallery: AvianPosted December 4, 2010122 views13 comments
Nuthatch
At a permanent forest pool.
D200 Sigma 100-300mm
640 ISO
80th sec @f8
Levels.80% of full frame.
John Robinson

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 4, 2010 at 7:31 PM
What an endearing pose and setting John. I'm not sure I have ever seen a nuthatch bathing. The bits of greens in the image add a very nice splash of color. Love the eye contact and feather detail
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Comment posted by John Robinson on December 4, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Thanks Mia
Just getting used to posting on these other galleries. !
Cheers
John
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 4, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Really neat to see a nuthatch in such an unusual setting John. Great eye contact and I enjoy the almost forlorn look.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 4, 2010 at 8:23 PM
What strikes me most here is the almost iridescent colors on the Nuthatch's back, obviously brought on by the wet feathers. That eye pops, also. nice one, John.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on December 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Very cool shot and an atypical pose for these active birds. Processing looks great and the eye in engaging. :toast:
Registered on January 26, 2010, 68 Posts, 719 Comments
Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on December 4, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Nicely captured, John. A very unique setting for a nuthatch; wonderful detail, too. :smile:
Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on December 5, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Another cracking pool shot, John. The fanned tail looks great as do the colours.

Andy...
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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on December 5, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Well captured John, I too like the fanned tail :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 5, 2010 at 1:37 PM
John,
I like everything here. Very well done! :toast:
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Comment posted by May Haga on December 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Very nicely captured.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 5, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Can't say I've ever seen this but it sure is cool! nice detail and lovely colors throughout.
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Comment posted by Angela McCain on December 6, 2010 at 1:32 AM
Well done. Like the detail that I can see here. Nice and sharp for 1/80. Wish for a larger version.
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Comment posted by John Robinson on December 9, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Thnaks all.
John R
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