Brown-headed nuthatch with peeled sunflower seed.
EXIF says distance was 2.24 meters, and depth of field 16 mm. Aperture at f/5.6, shutter speed 1/200 sec, ISO 2200, lens zoom at 300 mm.
Nikon D800 with AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED.
They say to always focus on the eyes – I tried.
.:. © 2024 Ludwig Keck