Posted by Edwin kats on January 17, 2007 at 4:36 PM
I just love the contrast between the bird and the branch. They visit my feeder often but I still enjoy shooting them.
iso 320 1/25 sec. F5.6 D200 80-200 AF-S with 1.7 convertor from a hide.
Nice typical pose from this endearing bird, good lichen covered perch too, I do however find the mass of perch behind the bird a little distracting, I think because it is quite busy, also what appears to be motion blur of the top of the perch, but that is being very picky, the bird appears to be tack sharp.
Posted by Elliott Neep on January 18, 2007 at 4:38 AM
Hi Edwin,
I would have to agree with Charles. Its beautiful, especially with the golden lichen on the perch. If it wasn't for the (often ignored) blue tit, would anyone here have much else to practice on. A great little bird which a adore seeing at my feeders. Well done
Posted by Mark sellings on January 18, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Hi Edwin,
Lovely shot - the colours and contrast are great, but not sure if focal point is on the twig rather than the eyes as the beak etc looks soft whilst the branch below looks pin sharp? nice to see some blank space as well - often sorely missed in photos!
Discussion
4 repliesiso 320 1/25 sec. F5.6 D200 80-200 AF-S with 1.7 convertor from a hide.
Edwin Kats
Charles R. Kerr
I would have to agree with Charles. Its beautiful, especially with the golden lichen on the perch. If it wasn't for the (often ignored) blue tit, would anyone here have much else to practice on. A great little bird which a adore seeing at my feeders. Well done
Lovely shot - the colours and contrast are great, but not sure if focal point is on the twig rather than the eyes as the beak etc looks soft whilst the branch below looks pin sharp? nice to see some blank space as well - often sorely missed in photos!
Cheers
Mark