American Robin

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk III, 500mm f/4 + 2xII, 1/250, f/8, ISO 50
Manual Exposure (Sunny f/16 minus 1/3)
Manual flash set for -1 Fill Flash
About 85% of Full Frame

Photographed in harsh light (full sun at 11 am) last month at Malheur NWR Headquarters in southeast Oregon.

I was trying (in vain) to photograph warblers which were hanging out in the shadowy depths of this flowering
Prairie Crabapple tree when this guy landed quite close on a relatively open perch so I thought I'd give it a try.

Looking forward to your comments and critiques !

[Alfred Forns]

I like it Mike !!! Did well with the light Good pose and head angle. Would like a little more room for the virtual tail and ideally the bird more to the left with space for the flower on the corner. Maybe a little extra room if yo have it !!! Excellent capture !!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great exposure, details and BG. I agree on more room for the tail if you have.

[Gus Cobos]

Way to go Mike,
I like the background, composition and exposure. You have sharp details and a good head angle...congrats...:cool:

[Steve Canuel]

Perfect color on that chest, nice inquisitive pose, and nice colorful BG. Like to see room for th etail as well if you got it.
Steve