The Country Side of New Jersey
Black Capped Chickadee
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 13 March 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Beautiful how the branch frames the bird at the top. The detail is excellent. This is a superb image
13 Mar 2008 9:43am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine! I didn't realize the branch was there until I viewed the shot on the computer! He was moving so fast, I just kept snapping.
Kerri from Blacksburg, United States
FABULOUS Capture!! LOVE how the branch frames with birdie!
13 Mar 2008 11:19am
@Kerri: Thank you, Kerri.
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Wow! This is absolutely outstanding shot. The focus, the lovely bokeh at the backgroung and composition makes this shot magical. Also the shape of the branches, especially the upper branch gives this image a natural framing. Wonderfully done.
13 Mar 2008 3:00pm
@Reza: Thank you very much, Reza!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Very nice sharp photo. The depth of field really makes the shot work.
13 Mar 2008 4:38pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Wonderful shot - the composition is excellent, and the lighting and detail just great. Well done.
13 Mar 2008 5:32pm
@Chris: Thank you very much, Chris.
zOOm from Paris, France
It simply beautiful, cute little creature. So graceful ! Excellent composition and colours are very nice. Sharp details on feathers.
13 Mar 2008 5:35pm
@zOOm: Thank you.
@Harald: Thanks, Harald.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A fine picture, perfect framing and focussing
13 Mar 2008 7:28pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thank you.
MJ from Delaware, United States
I am finally home.... this is a great shot, and I love this bird... It is one of my favorites
13 Mar 2008 7:28pm
@MJ: Hi MJ, just left you a message. Thanks! I know you love birds!
@mima: Thank you, Mima.
@standley: Thanks, Standley.
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Québec, Canada
Superb ! The branch is great. Nice composition.
14 Mar 2008 12:41am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Betty, this is an incredible photo... I love these little guys too.. and I whistle with them most every day when I'm outside.
14 Mar 2008 2:44pm
@Earnest: Thanks, Earnest. This was a pretty active little guy and I was very lucky to get the shot!
Heidi from Switzerland
!! Wow, that is super nice !! What a most perfect portrait!!
14 Mar 2008 7:57pm
@Heidi: Thank you, Heidi.
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Great composition, with the branch arching over the chickadee.
15 Mar 2008 6:13pm
@Anita: Thank you.
@Shaahin: Thank you very much.
Wysterior from Kloten, Switzerland
So cute photo with a wonderful naturally frame... ;)
Cya Wys
16 Mar 2008 2:58pm
@Johanne Prescott: Thank you.
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/200 second
F/6.7
ISO 100
345 mm (35mm equiv.)