Tired Vireo

Gallery: AvianPosted December 12, 2012163 views4 comments

This was taken during last Spring's migration. Only the third time I've seen this species. Shortly after landing this Red-eyed Vireo seemed to yawn - maybe he had a hard night?

Nikon D300; 500mm; f6.3 @ 1/160th; ISO 320; HH; approx. 50% FF.

All comments and suggestions most welcome.

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4 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on December 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

I'm a bit torn on this one. I bird came out very nicely, but I feel the background luminosity overpowers the bird. My eye tends to be drawn to the background. But I like the bird-nice pose with the mouth open.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 12, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Really nice pose with the open beak, and great perch and BG. I agree to darken the BG a bit.
The large version is fairly soft.. maybe just a bit more cropping than the image can handle.
Sandy

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Comment posted by May Haga on December 13, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Wonderful image Tom. Lovely setting.
May

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Comment posted by James Allen on December 15, 2012 at 2:40 PM

You have steady hands sir! The softness in the large version seems to be from the bird opening its mouth? The feet and lower body are sharp. I really like the beak position, shape and red eye. I hope you get to see many more of these birds. Thanks for sharing!

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