Tufted Titmouses

[Nicolas Frève]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/nfreve/_DSC2258.jpg
Model = NIKON D3
Software = Capture NX 2.0.0 W
Exposure Time = 1/640"
F Number = F9
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2008-12-13 12:30:54
Exposure Bias Value = +0.67EV
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected
Focal Length = 700mm
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 700mm
Scene Capture Type = Normal
Gain Control = Low gain up
Contrast = Normal
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Hard

Thanks for looking!:)

[Arthur Morris]

This is too good and put a big smile on my face. Is this at a feeder? Above the feeder? Great BKGR and EXP. And what a moment. In an ideal world, the lower bird would have a better head angle.

[Nicolas Frève]

The perch mesuring only 12" long and was put directly on the snow. Pieces of peanuts were scattered around.

Thanks for your comment!

[Tony Whitehead]

Beautiful, Nicholas - love the soft textures of the birds, the contarst with the interesting perch , snow adds to it and a lovely BG. Just enough separation between tail and bill. Good use of DOF.

[Cindy Mead]

I really like the different poses and your exposure/techs look spot on from my end. The pale sky makes a wonderful BG- a sweet image all around.

[Nicolas Frève]

... The pale sky makes a wonderful BG...

Precision:BG is snow on the ground with trees shadows.;)

[Stephen Stephen]

Formidable Nicholas! Wonderful exposure and details. I have yet to see this species so thanks for sharing this great image.

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[John Ippolito]

Nicolas, this is so nicely done. The image has an animated feel about it. Exposure, comp, soft light, and saturation all look perfect to me. I also have never layed eyes on the species.

[Leroy Laverman]

Absolutely lovely shot. The muted colors are wonderful. I think I might darken the catchlight very slightly in the eye of the bird on the right but that is really a minor point.

[Nagesh Mula]

Very Beautiful!! really liked the picture for all its aspects apart, the partly cloudy BKGR is complimenting the birds color.