Black-capped Chickadee

[Ryan Schain]

Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS

1/1000
f/6.3
400 mm
ISO 400
+2/3 EV

[Bill Dix]

Nice one, Ryan. I find it tough to get these guys, and it looks like you've got the exposure just about right -- might even have room to boost the whites a tiny bit IMO. Great pose and HA, with good inquisitive look. Well done!

[Ryan Schain]

Nice one, Ryan. I find it tough to get these guys, and it looks like you've got the exposure just about right -- might even have room to boost the whites a tiny bit IMO. Great pose and HA, with good inquisitive look. Well done!

Thanks Bill!

With a little pshhhing, these guys can usually be called right out into the open. They are very curious birds, and sometimes come too close for the MFD of my lens. Sometimes it's fun to concentrate on common species like this.

[Joel Eade]

Ryan, I like the pose and head angle as well as the eye. To me, the crop is a little tight and I would consider getting rid of the out of focus branches in the BG. Also would consider selectively sharpening the feet and perch. I agree with Bill, good job on getting this one in close.