Red-breasted Nuthatch

[Jim Crosswell]

This is an image from my backyard setup taken last fall. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 40D
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 400
1/1250s
f/7.1
Tripod

[Karl Egressy]

Nice setup and equally nice shot, Jim.
Love the smooth background, pose and the perch is the right size for the bird.
I have a feeling that we met at Fifty Point this spring. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

[Jim Crosswell]

Nice setup and equally nice shot, Jim.
Love the smooth background, pose and the perch is the right size for the bird.
I have a feeling that we met at Fifty Point this spring. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

Thanks for the kind comments Karl. I have never been to Fifty Point so it must be someone else you met. Is it a good birding location?

[Randy Stout]

Jim:

Lovely colors, well exposed, nice BG. Interesting perch.

I might do just a bit more sharpening on the head.

Cheers

Randy

[Randy Stout]

Jim:

This is an alternative rotation to consider. I find the original pose a bit "static" for want of a better term, and thought by rotating it that the perch and the bird worked on a diagonal, perhaps a bit more lively?

The image quality slipped from my manipulation, but I really just wanted to show you the idea of a rotation as an option. You can do better with the original.

Cheers

Randy

[Jim Crosswell]

Jim:

This is an alternative rotation to consider. I find the original pose a bit "static" for want of a better term, and thought by rotating it that the perch and the bird worked on a diagonal, perhaps a bit more lively?

The image quality slipped from my manipulation, but I really just wanted to show you the idea of a rotation as an option. You can do better with the original.

Cheers

Randy

Thanks Randy! I never thought about rotating the image. Your repost does fill the frame nicely.

[Brendan Dozier]

Very nice, Jim. Like the eye contact, great BG and like the crooked shape to perch. Randy's post is also a nice option.

[Jim Crosswell]

Jim:

This is an alternative rotation to consider. I find the original pose a bit "static" for want of a better term, and thought by rotating it that the perch and the bird worked on a diagonal, perhaps a bit more lively?

The image quality slipped from my manipulation, but I really just wanted to show you the idea of a rotation as an option. You can do better with the original.

Cheers

Randy

I ended up with this rotation and sharpened the head a little more.

[Karl Egressy]

Thanks for the kind comments Karl. I have never been to Fifty Point so it must be someone else you met. Is it a good birding location?

Sorry Jim, it was an other Jim then. Yes it is in spring migration and late fall.
It looks like the rotation was a great idea.

[Arno Ellmer]

The repost is excellent,Jim !
Just shows what can be done with an already excellent image.Good sharpening of the head.The only thing I find a bit distracting is the light "band" on the branch ,left of the bird.

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent image. Love the set up. Great perch, love the pose, real nice light, and detail. The repost is superb!!!
Well done.

[gail bisson]

Repost is excellent Jim. I would tone down the bright band in the wood to the left of the bird. Excellent idea of Randy's to rotate branch. Lovely BG and beautiful feather details,
Gail

[arash_hazeghi]

neat shot and Randy's suggestion improves the composition a lot!