Eurasian Blue Tit

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Edit:

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original:

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Description

Spain, south of Madrid
A slight intermittent breeze, so it was tough to catch a still moment.
Some of these guys were in the reeds near the magpies I posted previously

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comments and suggestions always welcome.
I wish the tail wasn’t blurred

Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 @ 600mm
Exposure Time: 1/1600 sec
F Number: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 1250
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Center weighted average
Exposure Bias: 0 EV (Sony “Zebras”)

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The caterpillar in the beak is priceless. The blurred tail did strike me, and I wondered if you could just darken it (LR adjustment brush, for example). Pedantic note: as this bird has been seen in Tashkent, it’s fairer to give it its alternative name “Eurasian Blue Tit”. Great contrast of color with that beige BG.

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@Mike_Friel

Yes, I suppose I could have, if I weren’t so lazy… :slight_smile:
Corrected, thanks for the nudge
Title updated as well - credit where credit is due!

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A very cute little bird Sandy. I love the colours; blues and browns are always a treat. Great pose and perch.

I didn’t notice the tail until I read your comment. It doesn’t bother me, but the rework has fixed it anyway.

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Sandy excellent color sharpness and the worm gives it that little extra. The tail I prefer the original because when you darkened it you lost the blue in it. The viewer is automatically drawn to the beak and worm and that’s what is important.

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Nice image of the Blue Tit, Sandy. I like the way it sits in the frame and as noted, the caterpillar is a nice touch, especially the way it’s being held so delicately in the tip of the beak. I too prefer the original tail-the bit of out of focus reed in front didn’t bother me.

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Hi Sandy
Very nice looking Eurasian Blue Tit. Maybe split the difference between the original and edited post?
Peter

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Beautiful looking bird, showing great colors and detail. Nice environmental aspect as well and the caterpillar is a bonus. Either tail version is okay, but maybe lighten the blue on the repost.