Dominance, the sequel

Should have focused here and got them both in the acceptable dof range!

I'm going, I'm going! Can't you see!?

pole for the feeder. you'd think these guys would at least have the courtesy to fight where I could have a clean background!

The first fight for dominance I uploaded I missed having both birds in the shot. Well this time I got both birds in the shot, but I focused on the bird closest to the camera instead of the bird in the back. Guess if I got a perfect one, I would have to just put the camera away for good! :)

Brought to you by Bodhi47 and Noise Ninja.

D70
ISO 1600
1/1600
f-8
300 mm Nikkor (20 some years old and still snapping!)
overcast

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Comments

Shari DeAngelo says:

This really caught my attention! What was your aperture and focal length on these, do you remember? Very cool shot, my friend!!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparkyfaisca says:

No words FAV FAV
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Shepherd says:

Shari, thanks for the reminder, I edited the caption. I'm not a html guy so it was taking me awhile to make the links and I forgot to put in the technical data.

Thanks Sparky! :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

BenODen says:

Woot, nice shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ido1 says:

Thats a beauty. Someone said "a National Geographic pic" - I geuss he was reffering this one.

And for the focus - I think its good enough.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

RicKarr says:

Great capture!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bodhi47 says:

rockin'.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

kinch76 says:

great picture!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

hot_tea says:

wow wow wow. I love the way the white bird is looking back over his wing...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GreatPix!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

I agree - this is a fantastic action shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ten Directions says:

stunning photo, great job!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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