From a bedroom window

I count myself lucky to have Goldcrests visit the conifer at the back of my house several time a day ATM. Not that that makes it any easier to photograph them And I certainly don't think there's any chance of a "bird on a stick" type shot. One day my luck will be in and I'll get a cracker but in the meantime here's one of the best the bunch so far.

E-500 with 50-200 + 1.4TC, ISO 400, 1/80th @ f5, fill flash, full frame.

C & C welcome.




Paul

Hi Paul

Certainly a very nice bird to have visiting your garden. I like your shot here, the background colours compliment the gold crest well, the conifer needles frame the bird well and make up for it not being a 'full frame' bird shot. Nice pose and eye contact too. Flash is not obvious.

Overall I think you have done very well here, no real nits, just keep trying and hopefully you will get some more shots of this bird.

cheers

Sean

Hello Paul
I must admit that from the title I expected something with the obvious flaws of a "through the window exposure" - what a pleasant surprise! it's a little cracker.
Best wishes
Phil

I echo the above comments.

Paul, you must have a great garden

Vince

Nice emphasis on the gold crest. Just shows what you can do in your bedroom
Excellent shot with a touch of environment for added interest.

yep, nice environmental shot of a difficult bird to photograph - they just don't keep still do they!

Mark

It is a nice image, even with the bird in the centre. The needles make a good frame.

The yellow crest and feet are shown off well too.

Very nice!!

Very nice,and all from the comfort of your own home,that's the way to do it
The folliage frames the bird nicely.