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Y-H Blackbird
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Y-H Blackbird

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: AvianPosted September 12, 2012335 views6 comments
The fall migration has finally begun, with a few migrants starting to come through.
D300
500mm
Subject dist: 8.9m
1/50 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on September 12, 2012 at 7:57 PM
A sweet looking bird and great photograph. Only thing I would change is the tight crop on the left.
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on September 13, 2012 at 4:53 PM
A very interesting bird, composed on an interesting background. The crop is a bit tight, but I think it works well.
I kind of wish for a slightly better head turn, but you caught it's beak open which I think is neat.
Nicely done. :toast:
Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on September 14, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Does Y-H mean yellow-headed? I am from India, and am clueless about what the initials mean. :confused: Regarding the image, I would probably put the bird a little lower in the frame. Like others, wish for a little more head turn. The bg is great!
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on September 15, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Really like the detail in the head and feathers of this photo. TFS
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on September 15, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Nice capture and great detail. The background is great and nicely complements the bird colors. I'm sure you had a reason for the tight crop, but it does seem a bit tight for me.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Super BG Sandy. Love the fluffed feathers too. A bit more room on the right would add, but nice as posted.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments