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Motif: Black-capped Chickadee on Pussy Willow


Posted by Gustav W. Verderber on Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:57 am

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Rob Servranckx, good friend, digital mentor, and fellow contributor to Naturescapes, recently gave me a wide-eyed look when I sheepishly admitted that I do not have an image of a blue jay in my stock files. I explained that it's extremely difficult to photograph a common subject in a compelling way, especially to attract the attention of editors. I am familiar with some of the incredible blue jay images out there (and recently on this site) so I am going to wait until I have an equally incredible situation to photograph my blue jay. Ditto with chickadees, that is, until I was able to match the bird to just the right perch.

Now, what goes well with blue jay? :wink:

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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:12 am
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Lovely shot, Gustav. I like the BG, and the head is separated quite well from it. As to the pussywillow on the right, I am undecided whether I like it there or cropped out. I also might remove the catchlight on the right. Very well done.
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by Jerry Merrell on Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:26 am
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Very artistic shot, Gustav. Nicely done.
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by dfrench200 on Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:50 pm
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Nice capture, like the head turn. I'm with Sandy.... not sure if I like the OOF willows there. Maybe just eliminate the one on the right an tighten the crop just a hair to take out some of the negative space.
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by Alan Murphy on Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:15 pm
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I like the lookback pose. The Bg is a tad busy. I agree with the right willow not adding much to the image. Not an easy bird as you say. You did well.
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by Chris Kayler on Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:42 pm
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Nice Gustav. I would like to see the right hand willow ropped off. There also appears to be a bit of a magenta cast.
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by whf4 on Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:58 pm
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Gorgeous shot..... looks like a green cast to the bird; I like the willows as is.
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by gigo on Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:23 pm
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i have this weakness for 'lookbacks' :) and this is no exception ! i just end up smiling uncontrollably when i see one :) thanks !

only nit as sandy mentioned :)
 

by KK Hui on Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:58 pm
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The look back is priceless ..
A bit more room at bottom for me would have been perfect.
Very well done otherwise, Gustav! :roll:
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by Jim Urbach on Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:53 pm
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Gustav,

I like the perch but also feel you need more space on the bottom. Great pose.

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:04 am
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Nice image and a darn good scan. :)
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by Kim Steininger on Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:59 am
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Nice shot Gustav! I'm not sure about the willow on the right but I love everything else!!! :D
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by Tomasz on Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:22 pm
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Nice image. My nits were covered already.
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