Hate it when they stand

Gallery: AvianPosted October 8, 2017377 views10 comments

With apologies to Gary Larson. Black capped Chickadee. This could have easily been cropped as a vertical but I really liked the diagonal layers of fall colors through the image. Taken this morning under partially overcast skies with some patchy sun in the background. About 8 feet from closest feeder.

Iso 1000, 600 mm, F 11, 400th, D 850, -1.7 EV, fill flash at zero, tripod, 55% full frame, Topaz adjust, TK sharpening action

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10 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on October 8, 2017 at 4:20 PM

Very nice, the BG compliments it well. Way to be ready cause these guys don't stay put long out in the open. devil

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on October 8, 2017 at 4:50 PM

He sure is beautiful, and you captured him so perfect, David. Such great detail, and that background does compliment him nicely.

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Comment posted by Sharron Sims on October 8, 2017 at 6:40 PM

Looks perfect to me. Wonderful detail in the bird and beautiful background.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 9, 2017 at 1:03 AM

The larger version shows really amazing detail in the bird. I love the background colors.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on October 9, 2017 at 12:55 PM

Hi David
Nice work with this Chickadee, The detail is great and the back-ground works well with this photograph.
Peter

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 9, 2017 at 1:07 PM

Excelent detail. Nice work with the exposure to keep both whites and blacks under control.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on October 9, 2017 at 4:38 PM

Hi David,

A wonderful com. The negative space works very well and you captured the chickadee before it left the scene. Well done.................Jim

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 9, 2017 at 7:20 PM

Excellent, David. Detail in the Chickadee is amazing, and I love the bg.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 9, 2017 at 8:43 PM

The colors are very nice as stated David. Great techs on this and I like the diagonal perch.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 13, 2017 at 12:26 PM

Like everything about this one. Awesome background.

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