Eastern Kingbird

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image of two EAKI dining on the berries of a wild Pokeweed bush in a local wildlife refuge. In this image the ripe purple or black berries have been plucked out. By their expressions it appears they are going to have to wait a few more days for more berries to ripen. C&C welcome.

D500, Nikon 500mm f/4G + 1.4 TC, 1/3200s, f 6.3, ISO 1000, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey




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[John Mack]

Cool image here like the pose on the birds and the poke plant is a nice touch.

[Glenn Pure]

Nice having two birds in the frame Geoffrey. Both look pretty sharp to me as well, which is great. The direct light as lit the birds and bush very well but has made those white undersides very bright and low on detail - a minor point as I'm not sure with that light you'd be able to get much detail in those parts anyway. Background is excellent and colours look great too. Thanks for sharing

[Mike Poole]

Really nice environmental shot Geoffrey, good to get the 2 birds both giving you good poses, nice work on this one.

Mike

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks John, Glenn, and Mike.

Geoffrey




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[gail bisson]

I really like this.
Always exciting to get 2 birds sharp in the same frame.
Love the perch and the berries. Very nice BG as well.
Gail

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Gail.

Geoffrey




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