View Full Version : 1000th post California Towhee
Aidan Briggs
09-17-2009, 06:23 PM
I joined this forum about a year ago, and I have to say it really sped up my learning curve. This is by far the #1 place to learn. Thanks to all those who helped me along.
While not my best image, I am proud of this one, as California Towhee's forage on the ground and very rarely fly up to a perch. Image taken at a feeder setup in my yard.
50D, 100-400 at 400mm
1/160, f/5.6, ISO 500
Tripod, Blind
Doug Brown
09-17-2009, 06:42 PM
Congrats on your 1000th post Aidan! I've enjoyed watching your photographic progress since you joined BPN. You're doing very well! Nice to see one of these guys on a perch, particularly against a clean BG.
Randy Stout
09-17-2009, 06:46 PM
Aidan:
Congrats on 1000! It is great place.
Your towhee looks like it is getting ready to blast off. Sharp, well exposed, well captured. I have the same challenge with the Towhees here, always on the ground.
Cheers
Randy
Phil Ertel
09-17-2009, 06:53 PM
Hi Aidan, Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I would be proud if this were mine. You have a nice background. The bird is sharp and well exposed with a good head angle, Nicely done!
Ákos Lumnitzer
09-17-2009, 07:17 PM
Congratulations on 1,000 mate. :) A nice achievement. Great looking bird on a fabulous perch and stunning BG. I love lichen on perches.
Axel Hildebrandt
09-17-2009, 07:24 PM
Congratulations on the milestone! I agree with Doug, it's great to see the progress you made.
I like the angle, eye contact, soft light and BG and might lower the midtones a bit.
Aidan Briggs
09-17-2009, 07:31 PM
Thanks all for the comments. They are appreciated.
Daniel Cadieux
09-17-2009, 07:53 PM
Way to go Aidan!! I've also enjoyed your valuable participation here. Keep up the great work!
Ilija Dukovski
09-17-2009, 08:28 PM
Congratulations! I really enjoy your images. Hope to see many more.
denise ippolito
09-17-2009, 09:02 PM
Aidan, Congrats on the milestone and I like your image it is well composed and sharp. I also appreciate the valuable critiques you give.
James Salywoda
09-17-2009, 09:12 PM
Congrats on 1000 t Aidan an a very nice shot getting this bird on a perch instead of foraging on the ground as I so often see them. well done!
Brian Barcelos
09-18-2009, 08:59 PM
That eye ball is really intense man. Congrats on the 1K and keep sending them.
Brian
Stu Bowie
09-19-2009, 11:25 AM
Hey Aidan, congrats on your first milestone. Its been a pleasure to comment on your images, and may you enjoy more of the ride. I like the leaning pose, and against a clean BG too. Well captured.
Ramon M. Casares
09-19-2009, 12:22 PM
Congratulations on the milestone. Nice image to celebrate, nice light, perch, BG, detail and species. Congratulaitons again.
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