Northern Mockingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted August 5, 2012124 views7 comments

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
Date: May 7, 2012 8:14 am
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E III (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, sidekick
ISO 400, aperture priority matrix meter, 1/2000th second @ f/5.6, -1/3rd ev compensation
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, 68% of frame

A common and widespread species, mockingbirds always show a lot of attitude.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 5, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Well thought out exposure and DOF, keeping enough in focus and minimizing the clutter. Classic comp.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Common yes, but I still love them! My Golden Retriever is friends with one on our property. It comes every morning to watch him retrieve his ball. Nice detail. Sharon

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 5, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Nice one, Richard. I like the head turn and the focus and dof are perfect. The bright green foliage makes a nice contrast with the dull colors of the Mockingbird.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Attitude is right, they are one of the most vocal birds I have encountered. I like the head turn pose and excellent detail where it counts, way to go.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Nice headturn and detail.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 7, 2012 at 12:14 PM

I think it's a very appealing setting, and it sets the bird off nicely.
Everything looks excellent to me Rich, well done!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 7, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Nice Richard, I like the habitat included in the shot.

Ray

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