<< Previous Next >>

Sitta europaea (Nuthatch)


Sitta europaea (Nuthatch)
Photo Information
Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 723 W: 131 N: 828] (4573)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-03
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-03 13:41
Viewed: 272
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a young Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) that came down and sat on the fence next to us at Stover, it was nice to watch them playing with the young Chaffinches.
This was taken in the shadow of the trees so I had to up the ISO to 1600 get a reasonable shutter speed, I would have liked a bit higher than 1/400 but was happy with the result.

Thanks to all who view and comment on my pictures.

PP
Converted from RAW
Cropped
Run through Neat Image
Resized for TL
USM

shelbeesmom, manujmehta has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekLens members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekLens members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To lisapw1: Thankstoucan1967 2 06-04 14:34
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hiya Andy

Nice capture here good detail especially on the belly. Nice natural colours and a good close POV too

TFS regards Smurfie

Superb DOF here Andy, focus is spot on.
Love the colors of this bird, the blue and white is very appealing.
Well placed in the frame and good POV overall.
Great shot!
- Vincent

Hi Andy,
beautiful detail and sharpness to this shot and I particularly like the diagonal line of the fence the bird's on. I love the way you can even see the details of the soft feathers on its belly and its defiant expression. I am mad for bird photos and this is just wonderful. Lovely shot! Many thanks and kindest regards,
Shelly

Aha! Andy
what a superb post for the day
lovely bird
wonderful sharpness and great focus
amazing expression as if she knows what you are doing.
nice Depth of field
origian post

regards
Manuj Mehta

Nice work here Andy!! Really sharp, nice claws!! I love the pose, real natural!
B-) B-)
Linda

Hi Andy,

Talk about a sharp, crystal clear photo.
You certainly have achieved it hers. The details of this bird are spectacular. The lovely blue, the blurry background, and the perch are all splendid. I'm sure there is a birding publication that would appreciate your bird photos. They're neat!

Lisa... by the way, the bird looks like he's saying, "hey, you lookin' at me?" :D

Hi Andy, great looking bird, I just noticed you have put a few up, I will go back and have a looksee later....

nice1 andy,

great detal, great colour and perfect pose...

very good1...cheers..harry

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF