Red-winged Blackbird

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Posted by Dan Walters on February 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

Captured this blackbird after work last night. Had to work fast with only a little bit of light left. Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4L

Posted by John Mumaw on February 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Hmmmm....let's see:
Perfectly exposed (incl. black feathers!) ? Check
Perfect DOF? Check
Tack sharp? Check
Great pose? Check
Sweet light? Check
No distractions? Check
Perfect 'development'? Check
Catch light? But, of course!

Yep...looks like a Dan Walters wildlife image to me!
Professional caliber work here, Dan. Thanks so much for sharing your exemplary work here.

Posted by Ken Wyatt on February 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

Tough shot doing black subjects properly. I'm with John - CHECK!

Posted by Dan Walters on February 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Thanks! These birds are fun to shoot. A lot of attitude!

Posted by Richard Olsen on February 16, 2011 at 11:04 PM

Sweet, Dan! Love how you handled the blacks!

Posted by Kurt Bowman on February 17, 2011 at 12:13 AM

Great capture on this Red-winged blackbird Dan! Always good to see these guys come back....makes me feel like spring is right around the corner. Anyhow, top notch work!

Posted by Lynn Scott on February 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Thats a great capture!!

Posted by David Bartlett _CO on February 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Great capture! What would be even better is capturing the bird when it is calling and all puffed up.

Posted by Jesse Speer on February 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Exactly what John said. I enjoy your simple/effective compositions.

Posted by Dan Walters on February 17, 2011 at 12:39 PM

Thanks again!

Posted by Don Grall on February 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

The chose the perfect angle for the light to work on such a difficult subject and got that all-important catch light to boot!

Posted by Stan Rose on February 18, 2011 at 12:19 AM

Nice catch, Dan!

Posted by Morris McClung on February 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

A master's work!