Golden Afternoon at the Pond

A Yellow-headed Blackbird guards his territory. Thanks for looking.

Beautiful bird. Nice light. Regards, Jean-Marc

A really nice sharp shot.....like the composition and the light too. Tina.

Great capture. Nice colours and lighting. Congrats.

Excellent shot, regards

Well composed Linda. Nice DOF and the colors are great. All my best-Jim

Thank you all so much for your kind comments. I appreciate it! All the best.

The background is great Linda, it makes this bird stand out beautifully from it...Regards

Beautiful photo of a beautiful bird!! Well done!

Very nice picture

beautiful background and composition

Beautiful capture of a golden moment. Best regards.

Thank you all for visiting and taking the time to comment. All the best.

 

 

The background is enchanting. I'd never heard of a yellow-headed blackbird. Do they all have such fierce-looking faces? Charming view.

These birds are very common in ponds and marshes in western Canada and USA, down to Mexico. If you live in the east you won't see them. As far as I know they aren't particularily fierce, this one sure looks like he is though. They are most famous for having the worst song voice ever. Thanks for visiting. Warm regards.

 

 

Well you know I have to come by your portfolio as I have my coffee in the morning as it a habbit of mine. and see here you are creating another great image the cat tails in bloom, hawk catcher looking for his next meal and a level of lighting that is perfect for the capture... Again thanks for kick starting my morning in asia! MJ

Hi MJ, it's good to hear from. Thank you, you are very generous with the compliments. I am glad that you like this one.

 

 

Very attractive composition with wonderful background. Best regards.

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that you like it.

The background does a nice job of showing off this little guy. Good one. GJ

Thanks, it's good to hear from you.

Acertado enfoque selectivo. bien compuesto y perfecto color. SAludos

Very striking against that scene. Beuaitul DOF and contrasts. Love it.

Hi Linda, excellent image! Love the composition, with the vertical plants matching perfectly with the bird, everything seems to be in motion except for the bird.

Nice use of aperture to highlight your subject, and even at 70mm you'd have to be close to get this good shot. I love the golden colors.