Black Redstart with twig

Gallery: AvianPosted March 2, 2018226 views3 comments

Geneva, Switzerland
D810 300mm f2.8 G ED VR2 + tc 1.4 series 3
f/9 ISO 3200 1/400s EV -0.33 WBA Center weighted AFC Handheld Photoshop CS6

Normally I don’t shoot at ISO 3200, and as a rule I don’t shoot from hides. In view if the prevailing sub zero weather, I chose to take this shot from inside our living room through the double-glazed window. In this composition I feel that the reddish colored twig is a worthwhile inclusion – the color compliments that of the red tail and its orientation is in line with the beak.
Thanks for viewing
Your crits and nits are most welcome
David

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Marjie Jones on March 2, 2018 at 1:13 PM

The nice detail shows up well in the larger version. I would not have know it was from a window if you hadn't mentioned in.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 2, 2018 at 4:40 PM

Your windows must be much cleaner and newer than ours!
Sweet pose, fine detail, and nice BG. Moving the bird to the left a bit - off-center - would add some interest.
Fine shot!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 2, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Very cool, David. The darker face works perfectly in the larger version. Superb detail-the iso3200 worked just fine.

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