Redpoll

[Teton Chuck]

I have been trying to photograph Redpoll's for the past few days. They are shy, small and fast. Although this photo is now super sharp, I like it because it gives me the feeling of a water color painting. Not what I intended, just what I got. C & C appreciated.

[Bobobird]

Cool shot. I have yet to see one though they are around here somewhere.

Perhaps try to lighten it up a bit especially around the head/eye area if possible.

[RustBeltRaw]

Perhaps try to lighten it up a bit especially around the head/eye area if possible.

Seconded. A little saturation to bring out this little guys' red feathers might be worth a try. It might be the Tinypic reduction, but it looks like there's some moire around the bird. Good capture.

[jprzybyla]

Beautiful little bird, nice image.

[jamn4ex]

did you remember to put paste on the perch? nice shot .

[Teton Chuck]

Bobo, Lex, Joe and James, thanks for the comments. These are the best shots I have of a Redpoll, but you have given me incentive to get out and try to get a better one. Here is one other one that I took the same day. Still trying.

[RustBeltRaw]

The saturation helps the bird, but looks artificial on the log. Might want to mask the bird and only saturate him/her.

Not sure if I like the bird's pose more in the first or the second shot. First looks rather regal, with his/her beak clearly outlined, but the second looks curious.

[splashy]

I love nr 1

[Shadowman]

Very nice, 4 fps or more should get it.