Bush Tit up close

[David_Schoen]

A Bush Tit in a bush. This is up close and not what I usually do my images but as a portrait I think it works. This is a Boxwood Bush. The Bush Tits spent a good 10 minutes in and out of the leaves of this bush in my front yard. Most of the time they were hiding inside the bush. This was a flock of about 10 birds that hung out for a while. That is quite unusual as they are usually in and out of the area very quickly. It appears they were feeding on insects in the bush.

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Technical Details

Is this a composite: No
Iso-250, 400 mm no extender, F 4, 2500th, handheld, A7r4, 4.8 megapixels out of 61 or 7% of full frame. Yes this is a very large crop but at iso-250, it seems to stand up to it. No added sharpening or noise reduction.

Second image iso 1600 but otherwise the same. Also a large crop. No added sharpening or noise reduction.

[Allen_Brooks]

Both are nice looks at the bush tit, with good detail in both. I like the perch in the second shot.

[linda_mellor]

The detail in both photos is excellent, David. Perfect example for me to strive for. You’ve capture wonderful expressions on both. Very nicely seen.

[David_Leroy]

Good job getting clean shots and nice eye contact. They are fast feeders so not around long. Interesting how they have different eyes. I don’t know why that is. Quality looks very good. I second the comment on perch in second photo.

[Dennis_Plank]

Superb detail in both images, David. I much prefer the second for the great perch and because the first feels too crowded and it looks as if you chopped off the virtual tail.