Snaffles had a bird feeder by the house. So I got a chunk of wood and planted it in the ground. This gave a better landing perch, for the nuthatch. They would work down it's side. Eventually jumping to the sewit, positioned in the feeder. I was positioned, in a make shift blind. Roughly 12 feet away. Partial walls of snow and a cloth roof, gave great cover. So it was just a waiting game. Natural light was from the right. A large reflector was left and low roughly 6 feet away. This was critical, as the bird was actually in shadow. For next time, I am trying close ups. Going for the feather detail. Stacking extension tubes and the 1.4x teleconverter. Should be interesting to see, with the 500mm.
So it appears it has been a slow month. So expecting around mid 5 or so.
I can't wait, till the spring migration! I need more active, interesting subjects!
Come back soon birds, please!
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Terrific focus, depth of field and light. I like the composition, too, which I find slightly whimsical but nicely balanced. Is it a bit over-sharpened around the head and over the top of the beak? A top pick for me.
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