Bearded Reedling

Gallery: AvianPosted January 11, 20136,599 views20 comments

Yesterday I photographed this Bearded Reedling in it's typical environment. Taken during the 3 minutes sun light I was granted

Cheers, Hans

Nikon D4 & 500mm F4 +TC@ 700mm | 1/1000s | f5.6 | ISO 280 | Underexposed 2/3EV | Tripod

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Wow! The large version and that eye are just killer! What a cool bird! No nits from me! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM

This is excellent. The background of this image compliments the overall image so well. Details are magnificent as is the light.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by S Govindarajan on January 11, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Great looking species with very complementary elements, Hans. You really nailed the techs. The perch and lighting go very well. I think a vertical composition would go very well with the pose and perch.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 11, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Very beautiful bird i have not seen posted.
Excellent detail and techs

Sandy

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

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Great shot with great colors. I wish for a bit more room at top if you have it. If you do, possibly a vertical crop would work also.

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Comment posted by Verdon on January 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

wow I looove those little fellas, I don't know why they are looking so wise to me, the large version is outstanding

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Very beautiful bird i have not seen posted.
Excellent detail and techs

Sandy

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

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 11, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Hans, the light and the color palette if this shot are incredible! I really love this as is, but I do find myself wondering if a different comp might look even better? Did you try a vertical? Cropping a touch off the left and the dark side of the right, but leaving the entire perch?

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 11, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Lovely image and bird.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 12, 2013 at 2:41 AM

Thanks all for looking and commenting. Regarding the composition, there is room for a vertical crop, but personally I like the horizontal better.... Thanks for the suggestion nevertheless, appreciate it ! Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 12, 2013 at 2:54 AM

For those that wanted a vertical crop, please it find attached . Problem is, that the upper part of the perch is missing. Curious what you think about it ? Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on January 12, 2013 at 9:13 AM

What an amazing bird and image. Very nice.

Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 12, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Lovely light, Hans and a great composition. You used your 3 minutes very well. Either comp works for me. My personal preference is the horizontal because I like all the oof reeds in the bg.

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

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 12, 2013 at 11:05 PM

OOH, this is so cool. I LOVE not only the bird, but the grass stem in the background that mirrors the perch. Really beautiful.

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Comment posted by Oscar Dewhurst on January 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Wonderful shot. Great composition and colours

Oscar

Registered on August 6, 2009, 85 Posts, 502 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 13, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Excellent shot with the light, pose and reeds. I happen to like the horizontal image as the bird appears larger in the image plus the wonderful background. I have never heard of this bird and had to look it up. The larger image was a pleasure to view, well done.

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

Comment posted by Greg Oakley on January 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM

Beautiful dreamy image, Hans!
Cheers Greg

Registered on June 12, 2012, 115 Posts, 266 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Congrats on a very fine WP!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Jimmy Baker on February 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Beautiful shot! I prefer the horizontal as well. I feel like there is a little more breathing room

Registered on May 3, 2012, 23 Posts, 64 Comments

Comment posted by Paul King on February 8, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Hans, this is the best Beardy I have seen in many long years that D4 is doing a great job..

Registered on April 11, 2005, 22 Posts, 26 Comments