I've just returned from a fun family vacation to the Dominican Republic, but before I post some "warmer" birds here is one of a local bird I photographed a few days before leaving for the trip. There is a "main" feeder station where a flock of this species has been hanging out this winter. I setup my own smaller feeding station nearby and after a few minutes many of the main flock broke away and used mine. Fun!
Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/500s., f/5.6, ISO 1600, natural light, handheld, almost FF, eye work, and an extra distracting pine needle removed in post (which should have been done physically on the spot instead).
Killer bird, light, SH and image. The bird cooperated by landing exactly where you wanted it to and you made the most of it.
with love, artie
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This is exactly the kind of shot that I want of an Evening Grosbeak. Great perch, great details and great background. Perfect head angle. I would bump up the tones and blacks a tiny bit but personal preference.
This is wonderful. A wonderfully engaging look with the perfect pine frame. I'm an odd stickler for details on the feet and this one meets all expectations. A species
that's avoid my lens, so I'm envious.....
Hi Dan, you couldnt have asked for a better pose, and so well framed between the pine needles. I like the light in this, and the overall IQ and sharpness is tops.
Bird calendar material! Looks great. I agree about bumping up the blacks and maybe a touch of saturation too. Thats a beaut Daniel
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