White-breasted Nuthatch

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local conservation area. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D Mark IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 640
f7.1
1/1000s
Ev -0.67
Tripod

[Arthur Morris]

Well done in what looks like pretty bright light. Easier to show the suggested crop than type it.

[dankearl]

Before I saw Arthur's crop, I thought the exact same thing.
About my favorite bird, I would love to have this.

[Shawn Zierman]

I prefer the lighter tones and more spacious composition of the OP.
Perfect head angle on this one sir.

[Don Lacy]

I like both versions and I also think a vertical would have worked also. Nice HA and pose with plenty of detail.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I like how the nuthatch is perched looking out into the frame. I like Artie's repost, but Don's idea of a vertical could work too - if you have space.

[MohsenVahedipour]

I'm OK with OP. Excellent pose, BG & IQ. Very nice composition. TFS

[David Salem]

I like the shot in general. Either crop works because the shot is beautiful. Great everything. One of the best shots I have seen of this species. Great work.

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely superb image of Nuthatch.Great IQ,beautiful colors and great details.Love the pose.

Regards,
Satish.

[Andrew Merwin]

I like the detail & the classic nuthatch pose. I agree with Artie's crop. TFS.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like both crops too. Excellent nuthatch image, I like pretty much everything about it. Super details, great BG, perfect nuthatch pose.

[Melissa Groo]

Beautiful portrait, Jim! Great job on this little speedster. I do prefer Artie's crop.

[Bill Dix]

Nice detail, great HA and classic nuthatch pose. Either crop works for me, but Artie's seems just a bit tight.

[Karl Egressy]

Very nice image in a classic pose, Jim.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions.