Black-capped Chickadee

[Richard Stern]

Not very easy to capture, as they never sit still for long. I hope the background isn't too confusing, but at least it shows some habitat.

In local woods recently.


Camera Model: NIKON D300
Lens: 300.0 mm f/4.0 _ 1.7TC
Focus Distance: 6.31m
Aperture: f/6.7
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 1250
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No

Richard

[Mark Young]

Nice pose. I like your composition here.

[Dave Leroy]

Very nice photo.

I like the habitat and there are no major merges with the bird.

It looks to me like the bird could stand a bit more sharpening and perhaps a bit blacker cap.

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

i like the capture, agree, the top lt head black cap area is soft! Good job with a tough subject to sit still!
don

[Alfred Forns]

Excellent Richard These are difficult because of the bg but do like it as presented No merges with the bird and all pleasing !!! Got a keeper !!!