Baltimore Oriole

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at my backyard set. The Orioles were coming to the feeder non stop this weekend. I hope you enjoy the image and all C&Cs are greatly appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1250
1/400s
f8
Tripod

[John Robinson]

Grand shot Jim. As you know I like a litle something in the back G but nobig deal
Great looking bird. Whats the flower??
John

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks John. The red cluster is pea sized berries of a Sumac tree. The BG is a distant maple tree with a little green showing at the bottom of the frame plus a dust bunny I missed over my signature.

[Gizzo Sparkes]

Really nice composition Jim. Bright colours as well.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

THis is gorgeous mate. I love the perch and its colours along with the bird's. A real eye drawer for me. Well done!

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Jim love the overall comp and presentation of this frame , a very pleasing image .
Nicely processed with the right amount of brightness . I just wish for a bit more DOF as it falls quite rapidly , if possible i would try to use F10 and push the ISO .

TFS Andreas

[Karl Egressy]

Nice backyard bird, excellent perch and pose, Jim.
I have one coming to the Hummingbird feeder.

[gail bisson]

Very unusual color palette here.
I am not sure about the red and the orange together but I think that is a personal taste issue.
Great IQ and correct color balance and I like the BG as well.
You nailed the exposure here as evidenced by the perfect beak,
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent pose and details, nice soft light and a great BG as well. I love the perch too. well done