Kingbird and Sumac

Gallery: AvianPosted May 19, 201181 views5 comments

While trying to get a shot of some Redstarts that were flitting around in some sumacs, this Kingbird landed close by and fed on sumac seeds for a few minutes.

I can't decide if the strange background spoiled this shot or not.

Nikon D300; Sigma 500/4.5; f7.1 @1/640th; HH 80%FF.

All comments and suggestions most welcome.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Doug Egging on May 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

I love the unique pose. With wildlife pictures I usually don't get to hung up with the background and really didn't find it distracting until I read your description. I focused on the pose and the smooth quality of the bird's feathers. Nice photo!

Registered on April 26, 2011, 3 Posts, 18 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 20, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Doesn't "spoil" it at all for me! If it really bugs you, you could clone it out - would take some work, though.
Great pose and berries, and great exposure.
Sandy.

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Comment posted by Oscar Dewhurst on May 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Nothing wrong with it to me Tom - lovely shot

Oscar

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on May 20, 2011 at 8:20 PM

I like it very much, background and all. I always see these guys in the state park across the street on sumac in the Spring...but never much at other times of the year. Seems like a lot of birds like it this time of year.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on May 20, 2011 at 11:57 PM

I'd darken the top bright area in the background, Tom. It draws the eye away from the subject. But I really like the inquisitive pose of the kingbird. It is very sharp nd the blossoms add a lot of character to the image.

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