Yellow-tailed Oriole

[Bill Dix]

Here's another from Panama last March. I guess Black and Yellow doesn't count for the theme.

D7000, 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 1000, 1/500s @ f/6.3 manual, HH

[Richard Stern]

Hi,

Beautifull colors, sharpness, especially on the bird, and I like the contrast between the bird and the grasses on the right, which themselves are very pleasing. But I'm afraid I'm not crazy about the head angle, and unfortunately the piece of grass passing right in front of the eye detracts from the image significantly for me.

Richard

[Karl Egressy]

I guess it doesn't count, but none the less it is a great Oriole shot, Bill.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks guys. Funny, Richard, it was the piece of plant fiber that he had extracted for nest building that made me favor this frame. Admittedly, it might have been better if it didn't pass through the eye.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image,Sir.Beautiful composition.Excellent moment captured.I like the way he holding the plant fiber in his beak.
Love the pose of Oriole,colors and great details in blacks and yellow.
Regards.

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot. Exposed well, I really like the material in it's beak, just wish it was'nt so close to the eye. Still a great shot.
Well done.

[PhilCook]

Vibrant color, and nice position and I myself dont mind the grass where it is, and it certainly adds interest to the shot.

[jack williamson]

Very good exposure of the blacks and yellows Bill, sharp and I like the environment.

Jack