Hooded Orioles provide a reliable opportunity for photographers each spring at the Big Morongo Preserve, Morongo Valley, Calif. (about 20 miles from Palm Springs).
Crop emphasizes the branches, but maybe tighter on the bird? Also, maybe brighten the black areas on the bird?
Nikon Z6II, Z100-400 telephoto handheld, F8, 1/ 2500th, ISO 1250.
Hi James, this is a really nice shot of the Oriole and I like the pose you caught, with him sort of lined up with the branches. Lots of detail in the feathers and eye too. Not sure I would darken his blacks, but a crop would be nice to have him larger in the frame, and still showing some branches.
Thanks Jim. I do get a thrill out of seeing these desert-loving Orioles each year, and they certainly deserve a close up treatment.
Hello, Welcome to NPN!
I think you have captured this bird very well and I wouldn’t change how the bird presents at all. The contrasts between the yellow, black, and white are beautiful. I also love the maze of dark and white sticks that frame the bird…it certainly shows its environment in a unique and beautiful way and I wouldn’t change it either. It has an dblack and white abstract quality and still looks realistic.
Thanks Robena!
