Northern Flicker

[Doug Brown]

This Northern Flicker was photographed in the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. The lighting wasn't ideal, and I had to spend some time in PS toning things down. But I'm reasonably happy with the results. Also, this was shot at f/4, something I rarely do anymore. It actually works well in this picture, helping to produce a nice soft BG that still conveys a sense of environment. I was fortunate to get enough DOF to keep the entire bird in focus.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/284739342_FjoHv-X3.jpg

Canon 30D, 500mm, f/4, 1/400, ISO 400, no flash, monopod

[Krijn Trimbos]

I don't get why this shot hasn't been commented on yet. Love almost everything about it. The eye contact is great, as is the pose and colours. Would be tempted to take a smidge of the left just to see how it would look if the top of the tree would come from the corner. Otherwise lovely!

[Harold Davis]

i agree with krijn!! great work. love the detail in the bird and the bg is nice too. i can see what you were talking about trying to tone some things down, but i think you did pretty good!

[Michael Eckstein]

Beautiful image. Great color and detail and the BG has a nice tonality. Thanks for sharing.

[Jody Melanson]

Very nice, Doug! My only minor nit would be to crop more off the left side and leave more room on the right....

[Steve Canuel]

Nice detail, BG, and colors Doug. Never could get a clear look at these guys when I hiked up there. Even when I found one of their nest.
Steve

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the feedback!

[Chris Dodds]

One fine image, for sure. Wonderful!