First Bird Shot

My first attempt at bird photography.

 

I had to push my camera to ISO1600 to get fast enough shutter speeds

to capture this shot. It's a bit noisy, but I'm pretty happy that I

got the results that I did using the least expensive Nikon telephoto

lens on the market (AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G).

 

Anyways, I like the way the yellow and black leaves in the background

complement the colors of the bird, but is the background ultimately

distracting or not?

For a first bird shot this is great. The focus on the head and eye are nice and sharp and the bright colours offset the disadvantages you noted in the background. I like the way you have him peeking our from behind the tree, gives him some context. Congratulations, Tony

If this is your first, I am excited to see your second! Super, sharp, well done. Congrats.

Teru, It's definitely a great shot. I like the tree that form a natural framing and that lovely colorful background that compliment the color of the bird. Congrats!!

Looks great to me, interesting pose, colors are sharp, focus is right on and the background is interestingly there, but doesn't intrude. Good shot!

...for the encouraging comments. It's nice to know I'm on the right path...although to be fair, you guys haven't seen all the rejected photos from this session :)

 

But we all know the rejected photos!! There are plenty more rejects than good ones for us all. :0)