Pine Siskin portrait

Close-up and personal…

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Pertinent technical details or techniques: Iso-400, 500 mm PF, F6 .3, 800th, D 500, handheld, fill flash at -3, 50% of full frame, overcast

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a beautiful specimen, David, and a lovely portrait. The background works very well with the bird.

Fine sharp portrait of this fellow, David. The soft light is wonderful.

Nice job on the flash. Sharp image with a complimentary background.