Olive-sided Flycatcher

Gallery: AvianPosted August 13, 20182,716 views6 comments

I think.

Canon 7D Mark II
Sigma 150-600 at 600 mm
1/800; f6.3
ISO 2500

Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on August 13, 2018 at 2:04 PM

I like this shot, Allen. The bird posed nicely for you on a very nice perch. Great detail in the subject.

Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hansen on August 13, 2018 at 2:31 PM

Nice image Allen. I used to see this species regularly 30-40 years ago, but now haven't seen one in decades. I have read their numbers have been drastically reduced, so it is really nice to see this image. Was this shot somewhere in Oregon?

Registered on May 5, 2011, 161 Posts, 908 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 13, 2018 at 4:05 PM

Jim,

Thanks for commenting. Yes, this was shot in Honeyman St. Park, along the Oregon coast.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on August 13, 2018 at 5:36 PM

Exceptional color, detail, and background. If I was to do anything, I would add a little canvas to the right to slightly decenter the bird. I have seen Willow Flycatchers and Pacific Slope Flycatchers in my area.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 13, 2018 at 8:44 PM

Nice and sharp image of this uncommon flycatcher with a very complementary background, Allen. I also think moving the bird a little to the left of the frame will yield a more balanced composition.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 14, 2018 at 11:15 PM

A very nice portrait of a species that's not easy to find. Good detail, perch and background. Just a bit centered for my taste.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments