First Bobolink of the Season

[Paul Lagasi]

Two days ago, not a Bobolink in sight..now they seem to be everywhere...This one was only male that would sit still long enough to be photographed...rather large crop...thats probably why it looks soft around the face...cloned one twig...Thanks
D300
300 Nikon 2.8 w/ 1.7 TC
F/5
iso-200
1/1000
handheld

[Richard Stern]

I tried photographing Bobolinks today, but none would still long enough, so I know what a good job you have done. Good placement of the bird in the frame, and I agree that some parts are a bit soft. Like the open bill.

Richard

[Fabs Forns]

The light seems a bit harsh, but decent. I like your composition and keep trying, you are going to nail the perfect one :)

[Julie Kenward]

I like the composition on this one but you've got a big patch of blown highlights on the top of the wing. I tried to recover them in Camera Raw and they are really gone. It's hard to expose for a bird with both black and white patches but keep trying!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the perch, pose and BG. The light looks a bit harsh and the heavy crop shows but it's not too bad. It's always great to see this species and to hear it.

[Paul Lagasi]

Thanks All..one of these days I'll get one up close

[Stu Bowie]

Paul, super pose, and well timed to get the open beak. I like the perch, and what a killer BG. Comp wise, I would maybe take a bit off the bottom. This species looks very similar to our bishop bird with regards to the shape of the head, and beak.

[Gayle Clement]

A great background, Paul, and a really nice perch. I agree with cropping a bit off the bottom. I'd love to photograph one of these and always enjoy seeing them posting. I look forward to more.