Mockingbird

[Norm Dulak]

D200 w/Sigma 300-800mm @ 750mm, tripod mounted
ISO equivalent 400; f/8.0, 1/160 sec; MM +0.33

Although their plumage is not spectacular, mockingbirds are among my favorites, because of their personalities and songs. And I thought that the buds on this spruce tree complemented this bird nicely.

All C&C are as always welcome.

[keith mitchell]

Agree with you Norm the cones on the spruce complements the bird nicely, I like the look back pose, feel like chopping off that cone in front of the tail,wouldn't it be lovely if our birds did everything we would like, bit boring I suppose ,a smashing image that I like a lot.

Keith.

[Tony Whitehead]

Good job, Norm. Love the pose and the eye detail. Spruce with cones is great. I think a case could be made for cropping from the top throught the top 2 cones on the right to lift the bird in the frame. Would also consider burning in the bright tones in the foliage and cones a little.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, HA and perch. I would run NR on the BG and fix the cloning marks in the top right corner. Nice image Norm.

[Ian Wilson]

I agree with Jim, background needs a bit of work. Regards, Ian

[adrian dancy]

I like your composition here Norm. I am more forgiving with noise than most and it does not bother me here. I admire anyone who can carry a Sigma 300-800....I would struggle

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely image, Norm. Thank you for sharing.

[Norm Dulak]

Thanks everyone. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!