Indigo Bunting

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image at a local preserve while hoping to see and photograph a recently reported sighting of a Yellow-breasted Chat, with no luck. I always enjoy the Indigo Bunting characters. C&C welcome.

D4S, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/2000s, f 6.3, FF, ISO 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Removed some distracting twigs, and specular highlights in cs6.

Geoffrey

[Isaac Grant]

I really like the head on look of the bunting. Looks like it is just staring you down. Details are very nice as well. Exposure looks great. Unfortunately the large branch cutting off his body and going through the middle of the frame is not ideal. Background looks like it could use some noise reduction as well. If within your "guidelines" I would also get rid of the small twig that goes from just below and to the right of the feet and through the tail.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love the "down-the-barrel" pose, but I agree with Isaac's points. These guys are always a fun sighting!

[Bill Dix]

Love the pose and the colors, but not too crazy about the oof foreground branch. You'll get lots more chances with this guy.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Isaac, Daniel, and Bill. Thanks for your suggestions Isaac.

Geoffrey