Of all the scissor-tailed flycatchers I've seen this summer, I think this one wins the prize for longest tail! All comments and suggestions welcome.
8-12-08, 2:40 p.m.
1DMkIII, 500mm w/2x ext., fl 1000
ISO 400, 1/400, f/13
Magnificent Tail
Of all the scissor-tailed flycatchers I've seen this summer, I think this one wins the prize for longest tail! All comments and suggestions welcome.
8-12-08, 2:40 p.m.
1DMkIII, 500mm w/2x ext., fl 1000
ISO 400, 1/400, f/13
You are correct it is a wonderfully long tail. I must admit I have never seen one like it. Your image is very good. I like the composition with the tail tip in the LLC and a super BG. The image is sharp and the colors are good. If I really had to nit pick, I would suggest getting rid of the branches that appear above the bird's tail and back so all the BG above the bird were smooth. That suggestion not withstanding it is a super image.
Thank you for the kind critique, Ed. I had considered "pruning" the bush a bit, may try it and see if I think it looks better.
Nice looking bird with great pose and nice bg!!!
Thank you, Manos!
Lovely image Anita.
The viewfinder is my guidance.
Some digital pruners would be good I think on the two vertical branches running behind that amazing tail. Really cool shot regardless.
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