Yellow headed blackbird - female

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6 replies

Posted by Ryan DesJardins on September 12, 2010 at 1:50 AM

Taken this past June at Ridgefield.

Canon 40D 100-400L @400
ISO 400 f/10.0 1/800s

Posted by Cliff Dodge on September 12, 2010 at 2:16 AM

I like it. Nicely composed. The little out of focus piece just left of its head is a little distracting, to me.

Posted by David Bostock on September 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM

Nice pose on the branch, Ryan. Looks sharp too...I kinda like all the floating stuff, acting as leading lines and containment lines for my eyes.

Posted by Erik Lundh on September 12, 2010 at 10:55 PM

A nice shot of the bird in it's natural environment. I like it!

Posted by Jack Graham on September 13, 2010 at 2:18 AM

NIce one Mr D. Love the catchlight!
JG

Posted by John Williams on September 13, 2010 at 3:25 PM

Great catch Ryan. I'd play with tightening the crop a bit, even if it sacrifices some of the reflection, to bring out the bird a little more.

Posted by Scott Smorra on September 20, 2010 at 10:30 PM

Nice composition Ryan. I really like the angles created by the branch in the water. The gold on the bird is beautiful.