Pine Siskin

Gallery: AvianPosted November 2, 201283 views3 comments

I had wanted to photograph this bird for sometime, but was not sure how to ID them, until a few days ago when I got a chance to capture some and post in the Bird Photo forum for a positive ID. Also, there were 2 photos of pine siskins posted in Avian lately.Was able to return to the nature center and photograph several pine siskins. It may sound odd, but I have taken a great deal of pleasure in getting shots of these birds.

Canon T3i
1/1000 @ F-10 ISO800
Sigma 150-500 @ 500mm
evaluative metering
monopod

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 2, 2012 at 9:56 PM

The head turn and eye contact really make this shot for me and I like the composition with the diagonal branch. Interesting to see the hint of yellow along the back side. Way to go John.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 2, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Very nice image - great pose and head-turn, a nice look at the back which I always enjoy, and fine detail.
Good work!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 3, 2012 at 1:30 PM

I enjoy the species as well.

Good pose and view of the field marks (yellow in the wing, sharp pointed bill, notched tail). Some processing issues with a tonal halo around the head of the siskin.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments