Taken Christmas eve out in the backyard, I was actually setup for other birds when this one decided to pay a visit. Nikon D300 ~ Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 ISO 400 ~ F/2 ~ 1/2500 sec ~ - 2/3 EV ~ photo blind on tripod
Great setting, light, details and BG. I only wish there were no berries in front of the tail.
Mike, what a nice Christmas composition with the bird and red berries. I like that some of the berries obscure part of the tail, good context. Good pose, a soft catchlight, and perfect BG. Bird looks sharp on my iPhone LCD. No nits, congrats!
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The bird appears to be glowing; it's beautifully captured. I'm with Axel on the berries partially obscuring the tail feathers.
Love the light, comp, colors, detail and perch! Lovely shot! Congratulaitons!
This is a masterpiece! You have a great pose, some wonderful FG and a nice, clean BG. I would wish for a little more canvas at the top but not much.
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