Yellow-headed Blackbird

Gallery: AvianPosted March 3, 2013153 views6 comments

A memory from last summer, this years crop hasn't made an appearance yet.

Larger version available, Thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm F4.L
F/ 22 ? 1/60 ISO 1250
In looking up the data, I have no idea why F/22, I usually shoot at about F/8
shot from auto window using beanbag rest

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Guy Nelson on March 3, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Hi Craig,

Great capture! Very nice pose, the cattail perch is perfect.

Well Done!

Guy

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Excellent! Nice bg and exposure. I like it! Sharon

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 3, 2013 at 7:17 PM

"I have no idea why F/22, I usually shoot at about F/8"
Were U using shutter priority? The lighter BG would've closed the aperture of course..
Cool bird & shot, only suggestion is another round of web sharpening?
Well done Craig

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 3, 2013 at 7:56 PM

The shooting parameters are indeed curious. I like the pose and composition; I agree on a bit more sharpening.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 3, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Nice Craig. I didn't know we had a population of these in Western Washington. I'll have to look for them at Ridgefield this summer.

Good composition and pose.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on March 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Like the pose and BG. Nice colors. I've not seen one of these for years. Thanks for sharing.

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