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Thrasher Making Do

© Bunny Snow

Thrasher Making Do

Uploaded: June 13, 2009 00:18:00

Description

The top beak is definitely broken. But, the bottom beak is extremely long.

Unable to pick up much food from the ground, a platform feeder was purchased with this bird in mind.


2009 June 10, 12:15:34 p.m.
f4.5@1/4000; ISO 1600
partial metering
Manual Exposure Mode
Focal length 300.0 mm f4L
CWB
On tripod with 10# ballast.

580EX flash ETTL-1/3 HS 105mm zoom
on light stand as slave unit to right of feeder. 420EX as fill-light slave to left of feeder, further away on light stand. ST-E2 Transmitter on camera.

20090610_3756_1375

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4000 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Inge Linden January 07, 2012

wonderful capture. #1434920

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 10, 2012

Love the detail in this beautiful bird.

How long have you been aware of this bird with the broken beak? A songbird rehabber, with the help of a vet, might be able to repair the beak allowing for a less stressful life. #9911883

Bunny Snow January 10, 2012

I photographed the Thrasher in 2009 and the last time it was seen was during 2010. In 2011, a new neighbor moved next door with two yappy dogs and a bunch of football playing teenagers. Haven't seen the bird since.

I've seen the offspring, but not the mature bird. Unless the Thrasher comes to my yard or feeders, I have no way to find it. I will try to find a songbird rehabber for the next time an injured bird comes to my feeders.

This was captured when I could still walk well. Now, it's another story. Going to the rehab pool today for what we hope is a repeated practice to get my legs and hip moving again.

Thank you for your advice, Melinda. #9912734

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 26, 2012

Wonderful detail and a compelling story to go with this image, Bunny. Congratulations again on the finalist! #10003309

Bunny Snow February 26, 2012

Thank you, Nikki for your praise and congratulations. This was quite a surprise, and I love the fact that I was awarded a finalist. This was entered two years ago! #10004808

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 27, 2012

Ditto Nikki on what you did for this bird! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #10007441

Bunny Snow February 27, 2012

Thank you for your comments, Amanda. #10008058

Mitch Spence level-classic February 27, 2012

I'll bet that bird appreciated the help with the feeder. Nice work, Bunny, on the feeding and the shot as well. #10008443

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 28, 2012

Congratulations! #10011255

Bunny Snow February 29, 2012

Thank you, Mitch and Chris, for your comments. I received a lot of pleasure buying the feeder for that bird (although the doves generally take over and pig out on the seed.)

But, even more satisfaction was received with the lighting set up. By moving the lights from the window to the bird(s), I was able to create more attractive lighting for both fill and rim lighting, which helped the bird(s) stand out from their background while making them more comfortable when the flash fired. #10014126

Merna L. Nobile March 01, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS! It’s great to know you have something new to smile about and a special reason to be proud.
Merna
#10016334

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