Bobolink

[Isaac Grant]

Previously I posted an image of a Bobolink with some nice habitat in the background. This is the same bird but it had flown closer to me and perched up a little higher on the same type of vegetation. The background is the distant grassland. From Shwangunk National Grasslands in NY. Taken a few weeks back as he was busy displaying and calling while flying from perch to perch. As with the other photo the sun was a little higher in the sky but was lighting up the bird very well and gave great details in the dark plumage. I have many photos of the front of this bird but was really after a shot like this as the side and back view is what you want on a male Bobolink.

Canon 1dx and 500 f4 ii + 1.4x iii. ISO 1000, F7.1, SS 1/3200. Tripod mounted.

Processed with DPP 4.6 and PS

[Tim Foltz]

Isaac, Looks good, nice and sharp, sweet BG and HA, I would prefer it up higher in frame if you have room but if not, o.k.

-Tim

[Bill Dix]

Good one, Isaac. I agree this is a great pose to show the Bobolink in his full breeding splendor. I like the comp, and the grassland BG.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Nice one, Isaac. A bird I have never photographed (puts it on my bucket list). I agree with Tim maybe a little higher would balance the image. Thank you for sharing.

[William Dickson]

I like the position of the bird in the frame. I think the perch forking out adds to the image. Lovely pose, HA and detail. The BG shows the bird perfectly.

Will

[Arthur Morris]

Sleek, and yes, a bit too much room above the bird. You might try a true 2 X 3 ... As for the bird, sleek and handsome.

with love, artie

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Nice work, Isaac. Beautiful light on this beauty, and I like the delicate perch. Excellent calling pose and fine detail.

Geoffrey




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[Isaac Grant]

Thanks everyone. I do not have more room at the bottom. Bird landed there very quickly, I got a few shots off with the 1dx and then it went on its way. Got the eye centered but that put the body on the bottom of the frame. I will crop some of the top off. Thanks for the critique. This is exactly what I am looking for and why I love this site so much.