{"id":131255,"date":"2024-07-26T02:47:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T07:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=131255"},"modified":"2024-07-26T04:21:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T09:21:39","slug":"tufted-titmouse-and-carolina-chickadee-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/07\/26\/tufted-titmouse-and-carolina-chickadee-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Tufted Titmouse And Carolina Chickadee Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been a minute since I shared bird images. Today I am sharing Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Chickadee photos. Are they dark and moody, or are they low key?<\/p>\n

\"LowLow key immature Tufted Titmouse \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 1250, -1.7 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

A few days ago, while photographing birds in the afternoon, I had dark backgrounds behind the titmouse and chickadee. That specific background area was heavily shaded by pine trees.<\/p>\n

The sun wasn’t all that bright due to cloud cover, but it was bright enough to photograph the birds.<\/p>\n

When the birds flew in, they were too bright, so I had to dial back my exposure setting to compensate for the brightness.<\/p>\n

\"ImmatureImmature Tufted Titmouse with a dark background \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 1250, -1.7 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I wasn’t sure I’d like the resulting photos.<\/p>\n

But I did. I really did.<\/p>\n

I can still see all the fine details in the plumage of the titmouse and chickadee despite my negative exposure settings. The colors are accurate, and I like the mood conveyed in all the images.<\/p>\n

\"LowLow key adult Carolina Chickadee \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1000, ISO 1250, -1.3 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Are the images really low key<\/span><\/a>? I’m not sure I really care whether they are actually considered low key; I just know I like them.<\/p>\n

Even though this chickadee has a black cap showing against a dark background, I can still see fine feather details in that dark area, especially in the full-sized original file.<\/p>\n

Under the chin? It’s a little harder to see. I’m okay with that. I think that adds to the dark and moody feeling.<\/p>\n

\"CarolinaCarolina Chickadee with a dark background \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 1250, -1.3 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Once again, I’m glad I photograph for myself. For my own tastes. For my pleasure. Your tastes may vary, and that’s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Tufted Titmouse photos plus facts and information about this species. Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my Carolina Chickadee photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s been a minute since I shared bird images. Today I am sharing Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Chickadee photos. 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