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Nuthatch


Nuthatch
Photo Information
Copyright: Steve Round (SteveRound) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 14] (54)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Vanderschelden's favourites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-17 12:52
Viewed: 3105
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have a set up for photographing Woodpeckers and Nuthatches, I have mounted a 1.5m length of Willow trunk, about 40cm diameter vertically on top of a bird table, I have a branch fastened across the top with feeders hanging from each end, one with peanuts the other with sunflower hearts. The birds always land on the Willow before going to the feeders, I usually have 3-4 seconds to get the shots and am having more luck with the Nuthatches at the moment.
stevkds, ramthakur, marcin, vanderschelden, Debz, Luis52, pvb, coasties has marked this note useful
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To Steve Round Nuthatchnglen 1 03-17 14:42
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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2007-03-17 12:57]

Hello Steve, Great picture of the Nuthatch, good composition and DOF. Very colourful and good detail.Well done.
Nick.

Technically perfect picture Steve.
Excellent composition and colour presentation. Well done. tfs. Stev

Very nice... typical nut hatch pose.

I was wondering how you got this superb shot at eye level, Steve.
Your note explains the clever technique used. Still, it is a marvellous shot, considering that the birds stay in this position only for the briefest of time.
Fantastic focus, clarity and colours.
The uniform grey BG is just perfect.
TFS.
Ram

  • Great 
  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 138 W: 0 N: 268] (2057)
  • [2007-03-17 16:59]

hello Steve
Excellent shot.
Lovely detail and colours,

  • Great 
  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 998 W: 65 N: 1270] (5199)
  • [2007-03-17 17:35]

Hello Steve
I think this is the most curious pose I have seen for a bird. The shot is really gorgeous, with perfect sharpness, DOF, colors, lighting and composition.
My compliments and best wishes
Maite

Superb image, Steve.
No nit picking here...
I'm really enjoying this gem...
TFS
Annick

  • Great 
  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 0 N: 847] (3307)
  • [2007-03-17 18:25]

Hi Steve, a lovely shot of this Nuthatch. Beautiful colouring and sharpness and caught in a great pose, he does look ready to go.. perfect exposure and great omposition with good DOF.
tfs
debz

  • Great 
  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 254 N: 3161] (14464)
  • [2007-03-17 18:35]

Hi Steve,

An excellent capture with good sharpness,colors and details,well composed,great camerawork,

Paul

Hi Steve,
Well done. A very good photo of a nuthatch. Sharpness, exposure, composition, colour and POV are all great. Nice catch light in the eye. TFS.
Carl

  • Great 
  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1175 W: 8 N: 4240] (15809)
  • [2007-03-17 21:41]

Hola Steve.- Una foto exelente. simplemente perfecta. Me agradan sus colores naturales y muy buena pose.
Luis52.

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 385 W: 16 N: 531] (1981)
  • [2007-03-18 8:16]

Hi Steve,
very good composition you have here. I like the pose your model is in. Very sharp and detailed shot with great pov and colours.
TFS Paula

Hi Steve

Wow.... you have nailed this guy nicely. Good sharpness. Nice plumage detail. Perfect catchlight. :-)

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