Pierre Williot
November 2024 - Dark-eyed Junco
About the Image(s)
Title: Dark-eyed Junco
Equipment: OM-1 Mark II, OM 150-400 mm TC, Handheld.
Set-up: ISO 800, 1/400 sec, f/6.3, 419 mm (full frame equivalent of 836 mm).
Noise reduction, light adjustments and cropping using ON1 PhotoRaw 2025.
6 comments posted
Pierre,
I like that the bird's gaze and the leading lines complement one another. It is often difficult to get a shot of these small birds in the tree without interference from foreground branches and leaves but you managed to get a nice window. Posted: 11/04/2024 00:03:21
I like that the bird's gaze and the leading lines complement one another. It is often difficult to get a shot of these small birds in the tree without interference from foreground branches and leaves but you managed to get a nice window. Posted: 11/04/2024 00:03:21
Thanks Dean. I agree. There were 3 Juncos jumping back and forth in a few bushes. It took a while to get one in the open and with a fair framing. Posted: 11/10/2024 17:14:09
This is the first time that I have even heard of a Junco! Where is it typically found?
The bird is sharp and I like the branches at the base almost forming a frame. As you know, I like my birds cropped much closer, and so I don't think you need so much space on the right. I particularly find the twig coming from top right to be a distraction, which can easily be removed with a crop or cloned out. Posted: 11/10/2024 17:10:29
The bird is sharp and I like the branches at the base almost forming a frame. As you know, I like my birds cropped much closer, and so I don't think you need so much space on the right. I particularly find the twig coming from top right to be a distraction, which can easily be removed with a crop or cloned out. Posted: 11/10/2024 17:10:29
Hi Mervyn. There are 2 types of Juncos: the Dark-eyed which lives throughout the USA but the breeding territory is across Canada. The Yellow-eyed Junco is mainly seen in the northern part of central America.
Thanks for your comments about cropping and getting rid of distractions. Posted: 11/10/2024 17:19:43
Thanks for your comments about cropping and getting rid of distractions. Posted: 11/10/2024 17:19:43
This is an interesting photo. I do agree with Mervyn that a tighter crop might be interesting. Overall I think this is a strong photo and you were able to capture a lot of detail. I usually have issues when trying to photograph birds so this is very impressive. Posted: 11/11/2024 03:43:40
Hi Jacob,
It is very hard to take pictures of birds with an iPhone.
The main problems are stability and zooming.
What to do: I would recommend a tripod with a Phone attachment. It is also possible to get a remote control for the shutter. One can use telephoto adaptor, but without stabilization, I would be extremely surprised that you would get good results.
Start with "bird on a stick" or "bird on the ground" before trying birds in flight.
Posted: 11/11/2024 20:34:42
It is very hard to take pictures of birds with an iPhone.
The main problems are stability and zooming.
What to do: I would recommend a tripod with a Phone attachment. It is also possible to get a remote control for the shutter. One can use telephoto adaptor, but without stabilization, I would be extremely surprised that you would get good results.
Start with "bird on a stick" or "bird on the ground" before trying birds in flight.
Posted: 11/11/2024 20:34:42