Dark-Eyed Junco

Gallery: AvianPosted February 16, 2013191 views9 comments

I was out testing the effectiveness of my photo blind this afternoon and this Junco was trying to figure out where I was sitting. Apparently, the blind worked very well! I chose this image because of the way the bird's head was tilted as it was checking out the blind. Thank you for looking................Jim

K10d, 300mm f4 DA*, flash -1.5ev, Av, f5.6.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Verdon on February 17, 2013 at 2:23 AM

large version is beautiful and overall quality is outstanding, well done!!!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 17, 2013 at 7:57 AM

Great capture of this little bird. Sharp detail of the beak and reflection in the eye. I might of tried stopping down your aperture a couple of stops as the coverts (I think those are the feathers) seem a little soft, or maybe try some selective sharpening there. I'd say overall though you could pronounce you blind a success.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on February 17, 2013 at 8:15 AM

Well taken! I like the detail you captured in this photo. Also, the way the light area behind its' head works to highlight the juncos head. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 17, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Nice composition, I like the the bright area in the background is behind the bird.

Ray

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM

Love these little guys and you caught a nice look from her. Sharon

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on February 17, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Nice pose and capture, I like the slightly brighter OOF behind the bird.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 17, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Very nice, Jim. I've always liked Juncos and you caught this one with a very nice head turn. I like the white blob in the bg and the way it spotlights the bird.

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Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on February 17, 2013 at 9:09 PM

Wonderful pose, lighting and sharpness on this one. Nice photo.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on February 20, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Just right subtle colors and pose.

lucy

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