This was taken yesterday in my backyard. This male wouldn't perch where I wanted him so I moved in to get a close shot while he was on the feeder. I cloned out a section of the feeder in the top right and removed a seed from the beak. I hope he sticks around for a while so I can get a full body image. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.
Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/640s
f8
Tripod
05-04-2015, 04:11 PM
Ron Conlon
Love these guys, it is great to have them back. Lovely portrait, and the f8 nailed it. Perhaps a little more canvas on the right, dunno.
05-04-2015, 04:35 PM
William Dickson
Beautiful image Jim. You nailed this one perfectly. I love the colours throughout. Great pose HA and comp. I agree with Ron, maybe a wee bit more space. Well done
Will
05-04-2015, 07:23 PM
Karl Egressy
Beautiful portrait, Jim. I might catch up with them soon at Rondeau.
05-05-2015, 01:12 AM
David Salem
Great-looking portrait shot Jim. Good job with the exposure control and I really like the colors and this one. The open beak, smooth BG and the nice feather details make for a great portrait.
05-05-2015, 03:48 AM
christopher galeski
Nice portrait Jim,nice detail and colors,pinky BG shows him off.
05-05-2015, 05:57 AM
Stu Bowie
Hi Jim, good look back pose, and I like the mix of red and blacks on this fellow - well exposed too. I really like the reflection in the eye, it looks like one of your trees in your garden. :w3
05-05-2015, 08:20 PM
Jim Crosswell
Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. Stuart the tree is a big maple in the yard.