White-breasted Nuthatch

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken in January this year at a local Nature Center. I have been processing image from Florida but thought one with snow would be more appropriate for the holidays. Merry Christmas!

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
ISO 800
f8
1/125s
Tripod
Fill Flash
Seeds used as an attractant

[Grace Scalzo]

Merry Christmas to you Jim. Beautiful image which captures the character of this bird perfectly.

[Fernando Cerra]

Just an incredible photo, I like everything about it.

[Arthur Morris]

Spectacularly perfect. Super sharp, perfect exposure, lovely pose, and sweet BKGR. Great perch with snow. I like how there are a few brown tones on the perch that complement the brown feathers of the undertail. Great look at both feet and I keep looking at that neck and bill. If you twisted my arm I might wish that you had raised the camera just a bit to show us more of the perch on the left.

[adrian dancy]

Excellent image for the reasons given above. However the snow looks slightly creamy in colour. l do not know if this requires correction or if the light conditions produced the effect.
Seasons greetings.

[christopher galeski]

Nice image Jim,great BG perch and pose,sharp with good detail,love the snow on the perch.well done.

[Holger Leyrer]

Can not add any more to the comments. Wonderful Image from an bird I see for the first time.

[John Rowell]

Very nice job with the fill flash. Background really sets this well exposed little bird off just right. That curve right to the tip of his beak, very cool pose.

[Marina Scarr]

The moment I opened this image, I thought wow. This is one of the best images I have ever seen you post. Techs are spot on. Pose is killer. Love the snow and the color palate. Agree with Artie about the perch extending a bit more on the left being the only thing that could possibly improve an already super image.

[gail bisson]

WOW! One of your best shots Jim.
Killer IQ and the perch are awesome.
Congrats on a super shot. IOW perhaps?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well,
Gail

[David Salem]

Wow is right. It is one of your best posts and I think its one of the best shots of this species I have seen. Everything came together nicely. Very well done and Happy Holidays to you too.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Jim, this is quite fantastic! A pose only a nuthatch can strike, but not in a typical way...not sure if that makes sense. Love it all the way!

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image. Beautiful pose with beak up,Nice colors,BG, perch with snow and composition.

Regards,
Satish.