Baltimore Oriole

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a setup in my backyard. A strong wind was coming off the lake so I had to use a sturdy perch. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 40D
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/200s
f7.1
Tripod

[Peter Dexter]

What an unusual pose. He looks like he was holding on for dear life against the wind. Good that you got the head and upper body in focus as the f stop wouldn't allow for the whole bird and amazingly sharp for 1/200th.

[jack williamson]

Beautiful Jim. The pose and sharpness are great, love the wind blown look. I like the old worn out perch and the BG is excellent.

Jack

[Tony Whitehead]

Great BG and perch. I like the soft light. Definitely seems to be hanging on the face of that wind. Super sharpness on the eye and bill.

[dankearl]

Jim, great 3d look to this. The wind blown feathers, perch and IQ are really good.
One of your best!

[PhilCook]

Stunning !!!...and from your backyard , think I might have to run away from home !...cant think of a single thing that would improve this

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I like the various colours on this fellow, they go well together. Sharp where it counts. Lots of character on the perch, and your BG works well.

[christopher galeski]

magic image,love the BG,nice pose and perch,good detail.well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very cool, I love the upswept feathers on the upper back. Beautiful BG, and an apt perch. Are these guys attracted with halved oranges?

[Richard Unsworth]

Super - have seen a few of these but no shots like thi; I see em high up lol
and they seem to be difficult to catch in the open. Ruffled feathers a big plus of course
great bg as expected from you, and as been said super sharp on head and eye
tfs
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[Jim Crosswell]

Very cool, I love the upswept feathers on the upper back. Beautiful BG, and an apt perch. Are these guys attracted with halved oranges?

Thanks everyone for the comments. Daniel I am using an Oriole feeder with a 1/5th sugar and 4/5ths water. They would be attracted to oranges if I used them as well.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I almost feel the need to put out my hand in rescue LOL. Love the look back and wind blown feathers.

[gail bisson]

Well done Jim. One of your best. I like everything about it but especially the HA and sharpness and perch.
Congrats on a fine image,
gail

[Josh Clark]

Great look back pose this guy gave you Jim! I like the ruffled up feather effect from the wind.