- Common Redpoll
These Redpolls are everywhere right now, and they are fearless. In fact, they start landing and feeding on our feeder before I can even get it hung back up!
The sun was just coming up directly behind the Redpoll. I added a flash at about a 45 degree angle to the left of the bird. I think using flash not only fills in the shadows, but can really help in bring out the colors in a subject like this. I also prefer having the flash off of the camera if possilbe. On camera flash is better then no flash, but it tends to be a bit of a flat light in my opinion.
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Very pretty capture Ron
Very pretty. A unique setting perched on the seed head like that.
Thanks Dennis!
Thank you Roberta – I’m surprised those things survived the winter – usually the are crushed with snow.
Ron
I don’t think I have ever seen this bird – in real life or in pictures. Nice capture, as always
Thanks Gowtham – they are pretty neat little birds.
Ron
Hey Ron,
This is really well done – the flash is spot on, the perch perfect and the background just gorgeous. Really great photo buddy.
Cheers
Carl
Nice use of flash Ron and background. I’m a big fan of using flash during the daylight as well.
Thanks a lot guys!
Ron
I think the rim light really helps this from looking too flat Ron – and adds a nice touch. Sweet shot.
Thanks Mark!
What a cute bird !
I agree – thanks!