by prsjnb
which is apparently the typical song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella): judge for yourself here link
This particular specimen was first heard singing, and then spotted, high on a tree top whilst basking in the dying rays of the late evening sun and photographed using a K3 with attached Sigma APO 100-300mm f/4, EX DG and 1.4x EG DG TC.
This particular specimen was first heard singing, and then spotted, high on a tree top whilst basking in the dying rays of the late evening sun and photographed using a K3 with attached Sigma APO 100-300mm f/4, EX DG and 1.4x EG DG TC.
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Uploaded22/04/2020 - 10:37
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Posted 22/04/2020 - 13:46
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sarc wrote:
IMHO I think a bit of cropping would be in order here, the bird is the subject not the twigs
IMHO I think a bit of cropping would be in order here, the bird is the subject not the twigs
That was my first instinct, but the shot was taken at the limit of the lens/sensors useful range and the yellowhammer fills only a small part the frame. I also wanted to show the bird in context, which is typically perched on the tips of the highest branches.
I do agree, however, that a tighter crop would have more impact and so I'll have to work harder at getting closer next time
Thanks for you input
Posted 23/04/2020 - 00:53
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How about cloning out the whitened extremity of one particular twig?
Posted 23/04/2020 - 01:34
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The bird is beautifully presented!
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13 years
Worthing,
West Sussex