Head Shots

Blue Jay

 

A head shot captured the blue jay's intense stare,

Female Red-bellied Woodpecker

 

And the inquisitive stare of the female Red-belly.

Male Red-bellied Woodpecker

 

While only a close-up shot could show the extended tongue of the male Red-belly.

 

 

Wild Turkey Gobbler

 

Only a head shot would do justice to the bright red of the backlight illuminating a gobblers dewlap.

 

 

Sometimes when shooting with prime glass the subject becomes closer than you had anticipated.  With no zoom capability the only options are either don't shoot or go for a head shot.