Brian Parkin, QPSA
November 2024 - Reed Bunting
About the Image(s)
Nikon Z6, 600mm, 1/400s, f/6.3, ISO4500
It's unusual for me to take 'nature' images, but I was out with some friends for a walk in the country so I thought I'd have a go. The light was very poor, so I had to crank the iso up to 4500, and these little birds move fast, so with a long lens I had to shoot at 1/400s.
Processing - not much other than a tight crop, and flipping it horizontally because I think it looks better that way!
The bird is a female Reed Bunting - not seen in North America I believe.
4 comments posted
Jennie Wang
Very nice shot Brian! Considering the ISO, it is a very sharp image with good depth of field. Nice capture! Posted: 11/10/2024 00:04:34
Brian, Sharp, good color, dof, and composition. She is a beautiful bird. Posted: 11/14/2024 15:58:48
Good composition, color, and sharpness. I agree with Ruth it is a beautiful bird but I would like to see it pop a bit more. I would try changing the framing square, and selecting and darkening the background or adding a vignette. Posted: 11/18/2024 19:36:50
Great image.I like the composition and the depth of field. Especially I like the way the green leaves in the background mirror her shape. Posted: 11/18/2024 20:33:40