Red-breasted Nuthatch

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local conservation area. I had a short time with the nuthatch because a hawk flew in and scared him off. The lower branch he was on was broke off on the left side so I continued it to the end of the frame. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D Mark IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/250s
f7.1
Tripod

[Jon Rista]

Nice shot. Love the curious perches of the nuthatch... Great boke, good details. There is a slight seam where the branch was extended...where those two flecks of white bark are on the original branch. Might touch that up a bit so its not obvious.

[Shawn Zierman]

The pose is a lot of fun here! You've captured something of the bird's personality, which is no easy thing imo.
I enjoy the whole image, bg colors, composition/subject placement, interesting perch...
I'm not seeing the seam where the branch was extended?

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, a fun upside down pose, and something different from the norm. Looks like this fellow has large feet, as they are tucked nicely around the perch. I do like the overall colours in the image, on the nuthatch and BG.

[gail bisson]

Pictures of nuthatches always make me smile!
Nice upside down pose. BG is beautiful,
Gail

[Satish Ranadive]

Fabulous image.Very nice colors,composition and lights.I like the upside down pose of the Nuthatch.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

What a cool pose, but I have to admit it took my eyes and brain a few secs to adjust. Your BG is lovely. You did a great job on extending the branch.

[Nico Steenberg]

Great exposure and sharp details captured. The bg is a killer !

[Karl Egressy]

Love the pose and details on this imade, Jim.