Fieldfare

[John Robinson]

Feldfare in Snow

Another through the room window. I,ve left the screw bolt in as its been on that old phone pole for thirty years. I;ve done dozens of birds on it and become quite attatched. We will see but I imagine most folks will want it out !

Nikon D100
Iso 640
80^th sec f7.1 (slow speed for snow)
Sigma 100-300 f4.5
80%of full frame.
PSPro7
Bibble Pro
Thanks for interest in Water Rail pic- Appeciate your encouraging words.
Cheers
JohnR

[Phill Luckhurst]

Probably one of the nicest shots of a Fieldfare I have seen of late. They are quite hard to get close too at times. I don't mind the bolt but feel that the area around the eye and under the beak is a little over lightened.

[John Robinson]

Thanks Phil. Will have a play later.
John

[John Robinson]

Bolt removed and face lightened.
JohnR

[Daniel Cadieux]

I can understand your attachment for that bolt, but artistically it looks better without IMO...however, I prefer the exposure of the first image. Very nice BG and falling snow, snow-covered perch, pose. The best part is the snow cap! An odd digital artifact is present just above your signature. Easy fix.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi John, love the wintery setting here, and not a bad pose either. Before reading Dan's comment, I too feel your OP is a better image with regards to exposure. Love the snow covered perch and his snow cap puts this up a few notches. Your OP with the bolt removed would enhance the image even more.

[William Dickson]

Hi John, great looking bird, I have tried,but yet to get a decent shot of one. I think somwhere inbetween your posts would be perfect. I like the perch and the HA, esp the snow landing on the head Looks really good, well done.

[John Robinson]

Thanks
Compromise
JohnR

[tahir abbas]

Fantastic capture!