The Dirty Bird

[Shakey]

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/16546450-L.jpg


"What? This mess was here when I got here."



Cheers ,
Tim

[Treehugger]

I think this is a great shot. The diagonal from tail feathers to beak allures the eyes to the bird's heads. For some reason this one looks quite clever. Can a bird look intelligent? :rofl Also, I like how the seeds on the ground resemble the feather patterns, as if the heads and body emerge from a gradient of seeds/ feathers. That's seems like a very poetic interpretation, bet you didn't expect to hear that. One weak spot is the bottom left corner - the blur. If that part could be sharpened or focused, I think it would help.

[fish]

Nice one, Shakes!

[Harryb]

Very nice Tim. Those little ones are so hard to capture and you did a fine job here.

[Angelo]

Very nice Tim. Beautifully sharp and detailed. :thumb

[Ann McRae]

Great job with the downy. They are so cute! You did well getting lots of detail.
Lens? flash?
You think you've got a mess - you should see what the melting snow is exposing under my platform feeder! I could have a huge field of sunflowers this summer!

ann

[Shakey]

Great job with the downy. They are so cute! You did well getting lots of detail.
Lens? flash?
You think you've got a mess - you should see what the melting snow is exposing under my platform feeder! I could have a huge field of sunflowers this summer!

annAnn thank you. I used my brand spank'n new 200mm f2.8L:D hand held just before dusk with available light. 2.8 1/1250.
Taken at Fish Creek Provincial Park .


Tim

[Shakey]

Harryb, Fish, Angelo thanks for looking and I appreciate your fine commments.

Cheers,
Tim

[Shakey]

I think this is a great shot. The diagonal from tail feathers to beak allures the eyes to the bird's heads. For some reason this one looks quite clever. Can a bird look intelligent? :rofl Also, I like how the seeds on the ground resemble the feather patterns, as if the heads and body emerge from a gradient of seeds/ feathers. That's seems like a very poetic interpretation, bet you didn't expect to hear that. One weak spot is the bottom left corner - the blur. If that part could be sharpened or focused, I think it would help.Treehugger, I am glad you like this Shot (I do as well) As for the poetic interpretation... well being honest, I just was trying to get a nice picture of a bird.:D
Me neanderthal me take picture, me like (Grunt)me post (Grunt) :rofl
The blur, you are so correct ,I messed up the DOF a little.

Tim

[Nir]

Beautiful shot!

Dusk, handheld 200mm, 1/1250, wow!

[Ann McRae]

Ann thank you. I used my brand spank'n new 200mm f2.8L:D hand held just before dusk with available light. 2.8 1/1250.
Taken at Fish Creek Provincial Park .


Tim


Droooooooooooool.:lust
I can see now (that you've pointed it out) that it is late day sun. Love the loose feather by her tail too!

ann