Common Redpoll

[Mike Lentz]

Were having somewhat of an irruption year on Common Redpolls throughout the state of Minnesota. This one was part of a very large thistle feeder depleting group that frequented my yard recently. I was able to get them from F/4 to F/11, I posted the F/4 as I prefer this BG.



Nikon D300 ~ Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 with Nikon 1.4x TC
ISO 400 ~ F/4 ~ 1/5000 sec ~ - 1/3 EV

[Doug Brown]

Hi Mike! Nice pose with good eye contact. I might brighten the bird and reduce contrast just a little. Also I would crop a bit off the left.

[Fabs Forns]

Lovely colors and BG, especially like the grad in colors.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Great BG colors. Makes the bird "pop". like the fine detail as well.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Stunning Mike !!!! Love the varied colors in the BG and the very lovely composition. Excellent pose and detail too. congratulations on a fine image.

[Mike Lentz]

Thanks for the feedback so far. I will say I was curious if I'd get any contrast comments as it was on my mind. I appreciate that feedback as I was on the fence.

[Linda Robbins]

Nice pose, lovely background, and the perch adds interest. The contrast does need to be reduced. Very nice capture.

[Maxis Gamez]

I wonder why f/4 if you had plenty of light. I would love to see more details in the feathers.

[Mike Lentz]

Ah Maxis, you see its not always about having enough light. In this case I stated

I was able to get them from F/4 to F/11, I posted the F/4 as I prefer this BG. :)

The preference of a blurred BG was the give away. I'll go work up and post the other with more DOF, I'm guessing you may prefer it. ;) I think its still pretty buttery actually.

Okay, dang! I like this one with more DOF better! Thanks for making me go and do the comparison! If the BG wasn't so far away I would have probably liked a more buttery BG, but since they both look like Mrs. Butterworths. :D Gotta go with numero two.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Mike,

I was just curious as to why you picked this one. You've answer my question!! :D

Take care!

[Mike Lentz]

:D Thanks!