Eastern Kingbird

Posted by jnadler on Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:25 am

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Eastern Kingbird
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, south unit
Canon 10D and 500mm from car, Kinesis bean bag

This bird makes things a bit easier for the photographer. While flying off to catch insects, it frequently returns to the same perch where it left from.

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by KK Hui on Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:05 am

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Excellent composition and color, Jeff!
What I don't understand is the overall softness it appears. I'd expect sharp image from a straight 500 ...

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by AForns on Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:44 am

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In agreement with KK would love to see mor USM.... It is a fantastic image...

Love the pose, perch, bg and everything about it

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by joseph motto on Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:11 am

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Jeff,
Looks real good on my monitor. I find this species to be rather skittish and wary; you've done well here.

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:45 am

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Sweet shot Jeff. I also add a touch more contrast with the usm it needs. Love the BG.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:49 am

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Very nice shot with a good pose perch and background but soft throughout.

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by Rob Palmer on Wed Jun 16, 2004 9:01 am

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A bit more contrast and maybe a bit more USM but overall a very nice image.

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by Mike Wilson on Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:15 pm

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Very nice. Agree that USM and a little bump up in contrast will really help this one.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:16 pm

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Jeff,

Nice shot. The pose, perch and background are excellent. Alan's suggestions will make the image even better.

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by LHays on Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:12 pm

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Jeff
This is a very nice shot of a bird that is hard to get on a nice perch. The perche and BG are great. I agree with the others about a little more contrast and USM.

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