Rose-breasted Grosbeak

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken in the spring in my backyard. I had a set up but sometimes the birds came real close on my deck, this is one of those times.
All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1250
1/640s
f8
Tripod
Manual Mode
Fill Flash

[John Whaley]

They are beautiful birds. Great portrait shot with perfect focus on a clear eye. I got a similar shot this spring when I looked out the window and dropped whatever I was doing to grab my camera.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent portrait with superb details and beautiful colors.

Regards,
Satish.

[keith mitchell]

Jim you have captured some excellent detail and colour.

Keith.

[Michael Thompson]

Nice closeup! good detail in the blacks, whites, and reds, and a good clear eye

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, love the inquisitive pose, and you certainly nailed the overall exposure on all the colours. The finer plumage detail shows up nicely, sharp where it counts, and a nice clean BG.

[Bill Dix]

Great portrait, Jim. Beautiful colors and super detail. I've only had these guys come to my feeder maybe three times in 40 years, but surprise -- I had a cute juvie show up this morning. Alas no shot of him.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Neat close-up. A small detail that I really like is the pink feathers creeping up into the black throat. Well composed. The fill-flash looks natural. Did you clone out the flash's reflection in the eye?

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions. Daniel I did clone out the flash spot in the eye. I should have mentioned that when I posted it, sorry for the omission.

[David Salem]

Beautifuly detailed portrait Jim. The colors, exposure and details look awesome. Well done