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Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
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Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

by Claude Dagenais

Gallery: AvianPosted May 7, 2013117 views9 comments
These are finally back at their nesting areas and fill the air with their whistling call.



Cropped to about 50% of original.

1/60s, f/7.1, ISO 800. 600mm +TC 1.7x on D300.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on May 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM
I have never seen this bird although from pictures it has fascinated me since childhood. You didn't mention the conditions, but from your settings it appears to have been low light conditions. To my eye, it is a tad soft, which I would attribute to your shutter speed and the 50% crop. I do like this image.
Registered on January 30, 2007, 369 Posts, 852 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on May 7, 2013 at 7:44 AM
A great bird - lovely plumage. Pose and perch are nice as well. Regarding the sharpness please see Ralph. Nice catch nevertheless ! Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 7, 2013 at 7:49 AM
I t was a rainy day and the color temp. was bluish and the bird's back and head were wet which may make the blacks look a little soft. Thanks for your comment Ralph.
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 7, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Claude, a good looking bird well captured with good perch and complementary background. Unfortunately the image lacks sharpness, due no doubt to the combination of focal length and shutter speed. But you gotta take 'em when you see 'em.
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 7, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Got my first keeper of the bird this past week, handsome guy :smile:
Nice comp and POV, great head-turn/pose as well Claude :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 7, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Claude,

I agree with others regarding the softness, undoubtedly caused by by the combination of convertor,crop and extremely low shutter speed.
I hope you have both distance and light on your side next time
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on May 7, 2013 at 9:32 AM
I would leave off that 1.7X TC on the 600mm. I think that your sharpness will benefit. Otherwise a beauty of a bird and a great bird giving you the perfect pose. :toast:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 7, 2013 at 9:43 AM
I think tou are right Charlie, the TC 1.7+600mm and D300 don't seem to get along well, of course the 1/60s SS doesn't help either. I had same problem with the Purple Finch. Thanks for the tip.
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Agree on the softness, but a beautiful bird and pose, nonetheless.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments