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new junco

by John Tobias

Gallery: AvianPosted January 3, 2014125 views7 comments
With the colder weather I have seen more juncos in our backyard. I think this is a much better photo than the first junco pic.

Canon T3i
1/200 @ F-13 ISO 400
Sigma 120-400 @ 400mm
monopod

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 3, 2014 at 4:30 PM
So, five minutes ago I was looking at your last Junco shot, and my comment was going to be "why don't you take one in the snow". and here it is...... I like this one a lot better. The lower angle is an improvement too. :toast:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 3, 2014 at 5:25 PM
I agree - much better. The snow makes a very nice setting for the bird. Nice colors and position.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM
Quite an improvement, John. I like the snowy bg that we haven't gotten much of this winter (not that I'm wishing for it). If you can arrange a little less of an angle you should be able to get a better eye reflection. These birds can produce some very photogenic head turns.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 3, 2014 at 9:27 PM
Nice details and subtle colors on your junco. I also like the snowy setting. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 4, 2014 at 4:49 PM
A very nice capture of this tiny bird John. I agree capturing it in the snow is a nice alternative to the usual grass BG. Very well done, only wish there was a little catch light in the eye.
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on January 6, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Very nice image of this bird in the snow, John! Good job capturing the feather detail and the subtle variations of color on the bird.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 7, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Hi John :wavey: The snow make a perfect BG for the junco... well done :smile:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments