Eager to Learn Spotlight Image Michael Gerald-Yamasaki for week ending Nov. 4th, 2011 - Pygmy Nuthatch

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congratulations Michael!!!

Greetings. Previously posted un-processed version in Avian:About Birds some time ago for identity help:

D3 200f2 + TC20EIII (400mm) 1/640 f/5.6 -0.33EV ISO1600 HH
about 50% linear crop, Topaz InFocus, LAB Curves for contrast & color, mild sharpening

Tiny, fast moving... very happy to get this one perched for a moment & upright.

Thanks for looking...

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Harshad Barve]

Congratulations Michael!!!

[Joel Eade]

Congrats! Well done.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Daniel, Harshad, Joel,

Greetings. Thanks much! The selection of this image is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

-Michael-