Black-throated Blue Warbler (female)

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local conservation area. I like the nuthatch like pose. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D Mark IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/400s
f6.3
Tripod

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot.
I really like the upside down pose, wonderful background, great perch, and excellent details.
Well done.

[gail bisson]

Hi Jim,
I like the pose and the BG.
Good composition as well.
I might sharpen the head a bit.
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Unusual pose for a warbler or just rare to see. Nice image, Jim. Fill flash would have worked for you benefit here.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love the comp here, great job placing the diagonal perch in ULC with the warbler hang down from it! Yes, unusual pose, and it works quite well. Lovely BG too. I too think some fill would have helped, but in post you couild lighten the face, shoulders and back just a bit. A visually very strong image!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, the curved pose must be stretching every tiny muscle in his body. Good diagonal perch, well placed in the frame, and love the hint of blues in the BG.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Excellent Jim, very different and I like it. I would also lighten shadow area's and add some sharpening to the eye.

[Melissa Groo]

What an acrobat! I love this pose. Almost makes me feel dizzy looking at it. I was sure it was a nuthatch too when I saw the thumbnail.
I can see the need for a touch of dodging to lighten. But overall a wonderful capture, Jim! Great comp and BG.

[Marina Scarr]

Quite a unique pose you captured here, Jim. I might sharpen the bird's head just a tad and give it a slight bit of space on top.

[Shawn Zierman]

I consider this image to be a home run in regards to warbler photography.
The female warblers are so under-represented in the avian forums, it's awesome
to see a great image of the female of this species, and yes, what a unique pose!
The pose sets this apart from any other female black throated blue warbler image
I've seen. I think the composition is excellent, particularly with the blue in the
lower right hand corner, in regards to the flow of the image and a visual exit point.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments and suggestions.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image.Very nice upside down pose captured.Excellent composition.Beautiful background.

Regards,
Satish.