My toughest BIF to date

[Loupey]

Been trying to capture any in-flights of any kinglet (preferrably the golden-crowned - but I got the ruby-crowned instead). Extremely difficult as they are 4" of pure nerves.

This is the closest I've come. Colors and contrast may seem subdued but have actually been bumped up as this was shot in the woods, with overcast morning skies, and a light dizzle.

Shot wide open at ISO 1600. Significant crop here.


Hope to get some better ones but the migration will be over soon so I'll probably have to wait until the Magee Marsh trip next April/May.