Northern Parula

Gallery: AvianPosted October 15, 2011126 views6 comments

Another image from my recent Cape May trip. I did my best to follow these hyperactive warblers, but many images ended up being odd poses with blurred wings or heads as they were constantly flitting about looking for insects. When I downloaded the images, I was happy to find a few that were reasonably sharp.

I like the pose in this one, although I wish the tail and legs were sharper. The lighting was less than ideal with overcast skies and being in a wooded area.

I welcome all comments & critiques. I am here to learn.

Nikon D300s
Mode: Aperature
ISO: 1600
Lens: Nikon 300mm f/4 & TC-17E II
Exp: 1/100 sec at f/7.1
Tripod
80% of FF

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 15, 2011 at 4:34 PM

A nice pose with good color. I agree with your self critique. I am wondering if you had a little camera shake, even if it was tripod mounted. It feels a little soft all over

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Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on October 15, 2011 at 9:00 PM

You're probably right Phil. Right now, all I have is a ball head that I leave loose to track the subject easier. At 1/100 sec, camera shake is a very real posibility.

Registered on January 26, 2010, 68 Posts, 719 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 15, 2011 at 9:39 PM

I love the pose and the setting on this with the holly? leaves. They are tough to keep still, so you get bonus points for the species! Sharon

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Comment posted by Christopher Dodds on October 17, 2011 at 8:34 AM

An awesome Northern Parula image. Hey, don't knock those overcast days for warbler photography - digital excels in those conditions; embrace it. Overcast means forgetting about the sun angle and focusing on these fast and elusive gems.

Registered on October 14, 2010, 9 Posts, 46 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on October 18, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Nice image: great colours and excellent detail- I hope your new D300s has been a good choice (