Baltimore Oriole

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

We had not seen one of these in our backyard for about 2 years and was happy at his return. He was waiting in a tree next to our jelly feeder. I spent a good deal of time waiting for just the right pose and I think I got it. Hope you like it as much as I do. All thoughts are welcome. Shooting data as follows: Nikon D4 2013:08:26 19:16:14
600mm
600mm (in 35mm film)
1/1600 sec, f/4.5
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 1600
White balance: Fine weather
Flash: Off
File size: 53.9MB
Image size: 1228 x 1365
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Color profile: Adobe RGB

[Loi Nguyen]

Nice and sharp, well exposed, good BG, nice colors. The bird is a little big in the frame though. Loi

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Nice and sharp on the head and face and a neat pose as well. I have to agree about tight in the frame (mostly on the left side) so perhaps you can add the canvas if you have it?

[Karen Forderer]

Very nice posing. Such a beautiful bird. I would also add a bit of canvas.

[Diane Miller]

Great sharpness on the head and detail in the darks. Love the foliage and perch -- would like to see more of it (and a little more on the left) if the rest is this good!

[Karl Egressy]

Nice image, great pose. It is a little tight in the frame.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Wheeler,

Must have been a treat when you saw this guy come in. Nicely exposed, good background, nice details and colors. Will have to agree with comments above, it's a bit tight in the frame. Just a bit of room all around if you have it.

Miguel

[Satish Ranadive]

Superb image. Very nice pose, beautiful colors, nice details too.
Another vote for loose crop.

Regards,
Satish.

[Lyle Gruby]

Beautiful bird, great IQ, looks like you made the most of a busy perch. Agree with others about adding a little room all around.

[Bruce Spell]

Excellent shot of a bird I've always wanted to see. The techs are great and the pose is just right. Independent of the comp that's been noted I think I'd like to see a version with the one leaf that intersects the bird removed.

Well done!

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts regarding my oriole. I have reposted with a little more room around the edges. What do you think? Is it improved?

[Diane Miller]

Much more to my liking -- the leaves are really a very pleasant complement to a lovely bird.

[Grace Scalzo]

Superb image, made better in the repost by giving the bird more room. You created a beauty here, Wheeler.