Garden Chickadee

© Heather Pickard

Garden Chickadee

Uploaded: December 20, 2010 15:00:45

Description

A challenge to photograph well since these birds are so quick and lively. Having good light sure helps.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 25/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Phyllis H. Burchett December 26, 2010

Lovely capture! #1338652

Heather Pickard December 27, 2010

Thanks Phyllis.
Chickadees are a favorite subject for my camera. #9126910

Summer A. Kozisek January 18, 2011

Beautiful capture Heather, congrats on your finalist! #9171684

Karen Celella January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Heather. #9173726

Heather Pickard January 19, 2011

Thank-you Summer.
Thank-you Karen.

I'm alsways in search of a better Chickadee photo. Seems I can't get enough of these charming little birds. #9175873

Marilyn Cornwell January 19, 2011

What a gorgeous composition and image, Heather! Congratulations on this finalist! #9176343

Heather Pickard January 19, 2011

Thanks Marilyn,
Since this guy seemed to favor a vertical stance on this dead flower stalk, I followed his lead and opted for a vertical composition for the image.
Sometimes the wildlife knows best! #9176402

Kim Andelkovic January 19, 2011

Congrats Heather this is gorgeous :-) #9176826

Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011

An absolutely stunning capture of this Chickadee, Heather! Gorgeous light and lovely gold tones provide a perfect backdrop for this little fella. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9176928

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 19, 2011

A outstanding capture and wonderful finalist Heather. Congratulations. #9177109

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 19, 2011

Incredible finalist, Heather! WTG! #9177428

Lois Adomite January 19, 2011

wonderful capture, congratulations #9177680

Clyde Smith level-deluxe January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist Heather. #9178490

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9178935

Heather Pickard January 20, 2011

Wow,
I can't keep up with these wonderful comments.
Thanks you all for taking the time to send me your congratulations.
I was surprised this image garnered the notice of the judges.
Its a nice suprise. :-) #9179641

Richard B. Hallick January 20, 2011

Congratulations on the outstanding finalist. #9181555

Heather Pickard January 20, 2011

Thanks so much Richard. #9181900

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