Rose-breasted Grosbeak

[Gary Thompson]

Taken yesterday in very dark, overcast conditions.

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F Number = F8<o:p></o:p>
ISO Speed Ratings = 1250<o:p></o:p>
Subject Distance = 6.81m<o:p></o:p>
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White Balance = Auto white balance<o:p></o:p>
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Thanks for looking..

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[gail bisson]

What a lovely first post. I love the lookback position. The feather detail is excellent and the whites look great.
The Bg is good. I only wish for a nicer perch but that is a very minor nit.
Gail

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Gary, actually it's a super second post! :c3: Overcast skies and fill flash make for shooting conditions that are hard to beat. Nice job with the flash!

This is a sweet capture and super result. Excellent detail, color, head angle, and composition. The background is perfect for me and you did a great job on the whites and that patch of red. Very nice job all around. Looking forward to more!

[John Goldman]

Excellent capture! Colors, detail, pose, composition, all very good. Nice use of the fill flash. I like the pose especially since it shows all the colors the bird has and the eye contact. The perch is somewhat large for my tastes (minor point).

[jack williamson]

This is a very good image Gary! Fine detail and color and he is indeed looking right down the lens barrel.

Bg is great. These birds usually migrate through my area but I saw none this year.

Jack