Its all in the details

Gallery: AvianPosted July 20, 2012164 views17 comments

A northern flicker looking out of its spring residence. I really like the detail in this image along with all the complementary colors. The Grey BG really made this image for me. The BG was a foggy forest of trees. Centennial Valley, Montana.

I went for a very high SS here in hopes of catching this bird as it exited its cavity. No such luck.

Please view the larger version for max details.

Canon 1DM4
Canon 500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 1000
f/5.6
1/4000s
manual exp.
hand held

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hansen on July 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM

This is really nice. I like the sharpness and detail, the background, and the lighting. The overall composition is excellent.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on July 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Excellent details Ron. I really like the monochromatic feel to this image. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 20, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Excellent. Very nice detail and sharpness; never would have guessed the ISO on this.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 20, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Details are wonderful, the bird and the tree. Love the color scheme.

Ray

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 20, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Lovely closeup and comp. I like the earth tones too.

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on July 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Great color and detail Ron. I like seeing the Flicker just hanging out at home - well done.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Wonderful detail, indeed, Ron. I like the subdued palette.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 20, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Super nice details in the flicker and the aspen tree, the background is sweet too.

Nice Work Ron!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 20, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Nice! Excellent detail and I agree with you re the grey BG.

Peter

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 21, 2012 at 3:16 AM

I agree Ron , the detail is superb

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 21, 2012 at 8:33 AM

The settings look great for that flight shot.. One can always use their imagination. I do it all the time

I too like the the complimentary color scheme, tack sharp.
Perhaps a bit wordy, but you could always call it "A bird in the hole is worth two in the bush"

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 21, 2012 at 10:29 AM

I really like the color tones in this image, Ron. Perfect background to showcase the head.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 21, 2012 at 11:07 AM

I had the pleasure of shooting a few woodpecker nests this season and enjoyed following the progress.I also got to see a fledge but wasn't able to capture it as it happened so fast and unexpected. Soo cool. Would like to get one of these too. Nice and close with great detail and a clean bg.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Love the details and the warm monochromatic tone.

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Comment posted by David Williams on July 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Nicely captured, Ron. I agree with you on the colors, and the fact that this is ISO 1000 makes it all the better. Well done.

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on July 22, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Beautifully sharp plus the catchlight in the eye. Love the monochromatic look.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

Great comp Ron. The color palette is also pleasing and complimentary as you mentioned.

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