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Black-capped Chickadee

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3 replies
Posted by Larry Daniel on May 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM
It sure is hard to get these itty-bitty birds to stay in one place long enough to get a capture of them. At least that is my experience. Flighty to say the least.

:smile:


Posted by Daniel Loomis on May 13, 2009 at 8:59 PM
A very fine image. Good detail in the body and head. That said, it could use a little more contrast and the tail is just outside the DOF.

I have yet to get a really good shot of Chickadee with such a clean background. Typically, they fly to the feeder, grab a seed and then fly off. Titmice do the same. Both are hard to catch in good light.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 14, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Yes, this is a fine shot given their penchant for constant motion. Nice catch Larry.
Posted by Larry Daniel on May 15, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Thanks Daniel and Wayne.