An improved angle: Rusty Blackbird

Posted by jnadler on Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:55 pm

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I used the advice from a previous post to capture a nicer angle. Early morning sun was available but flash was not. The Rusty Blackbird, a bird of the north, inhabits wooded wetlands of Canada. This was taken in an Adirondack boreal bog, during its southern migration. Canon 10D, 100-400 plus 1.4TC, F8, handheld, ISO 400. Second post of this species.

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:42 pm

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Jeff,

Great shot. Love the wingstretch. Nice looking stump. I would like to see more detail in the blacks, Flash or PS, either way. Good comp.

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by Bill Whala on Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:50 pm

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What an interesting pose. The moss covered perch is very nice. I agree that a little more illumination under the tail would help. Still, a very nice image.

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by Lillian Roberts on Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:28 pm

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I didn't see the other post, but I like this one. It has enough detail to be interesting; flash might have blown out the stump, or cast a shadow on the tail.

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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Oct 20, 2003 11:16 pm

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Sweet shot Jeff, like that old stump

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Oct 21, 2003 12:41 am

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Very nice light and perch!

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by LHays on Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:53 am

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You have a great pose and wonderful perch for this one. You might be able to selectively choose the bird and try to bring up some more detail but it sure looks awfully good to me as is.

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by Bill Keown on Tue Oct 21, 2003 2:41 pm

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I've always wondered what theis bird looked like up close. Thanks for providing a super image.

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by Anthony Medici on Tue Oct 21, 2003 8:54 pm

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Looks like the detail is available in the shadows. I'd bring it out with photoshop. A flash would have save you some effort but it's certainly not too much for this image. Great pose and perch.