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Angelic Chickadee
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Angelic Chickadee

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: AvianPosted January 20, 2012213 views12 comments
Nikon D300, 320mm, F/6.3, 1/400, ISO 400.

The sweetest little bird I ever saw. Comments appreciated.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 20, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Interesting perch and I like that you were able to get light in the eye with this light. Not sure what the OOF white spot is at the top of the head...
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 20, 2012 at 11:46 PM
So cute. I've never seen a chickadee quite this puffed up. The perch is just great. I like it's smallness and simplicity against such a tiny bird. There is great detail in most of the feathers. I might try to squeeze just a bit more out of the blacks in the head. Greart image.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 21, 2012 at 1:37 AM
Really love this, Albert. The centering works well, the pose and puffed-up feathers are sweet, great perch, and the white BG is perfect. :toast: :toast:
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on January 21, 2012 at 7:18 AM
I agree about the blacks, but still a great lttle shot.
JohnR
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM
I think the white BG and centered comp works fine for this Albert, neat perch & pose too.
The white blurb at the head's snow fall? or something on your lens?
You might think about cloning it out?
Great details, well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Great perch, Albert. In this case I like very much the "centerd" composition ! Fine white BG too.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 21, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Albert, so beautiful! Wonderful with the white background and these colors.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Don't you just love these little guys?I love the fluffy body. I too see that funny white spot
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Chickadee's are so cool. A great portrait you captured here Albert :biggrin:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM
The high-key BG works well for this bird Albert. Love the perch and pose. OOF white spot already mentioned.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 23, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Hi Folks :wavey: Thanks for the kind and constructive comments, Yes! thats snow on its head and beak. which is natural in Canada in January. :smile:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Neat little perch for a neat little bird :smile:
That white BG really works well Albert, it gives it a "heavenly" presence as you say.
Well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments