Eastern Bluebird

[Alan Murphy]

The Woodlands, Texas

D2X, 840MM, ISO 320, f8 @ 1/640, -0.3 EV.

[Arthur Morris]

Astoundingly lovely as expected. The raised far-wing is electric. The two flowers cut off in the LRC are somewhat problematic. Were the perch and the flowers natural or set up? IAC, was this near a nest or was the bird attracted to the perch?

Later and love, artie

[John Cooper]

Alan this is simply superb!! Really does have that Wow factor!! A beautiful capture of a beautiful bird - can't fault.

[Tom Callahan]

this is stunning. It has a 3D appearance on my monitor, it must be the dof.

[Alfred Forns]

One stunning image Murph I'm impressed even by your high standards Besides pose color etc it does have incredible depth Agree with Artie on the little flowers on the lower left !!! Big Time Congrats !!!!

[Raymond Barlow]

fantastic capture Alan, the raised wings represent some amazing anticipation skills.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Gorgeous image !!! Just gorgeous !!! Love it Alan.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful as always :)

[Alan Murphy]

Astoundingly lovely as expected. The raised far-wing is electric. The two flowers cut off in the LRC are somewhat problematic. Were the perch and the flowers natural or set up? IAC, was this near a nest or was the bird attracted to the perch?

Later and love, artie


Thanks Artie. The stump was set up in a open field of wildflowers not too far from a nest.

[Alan Murphy]

Agree with Artie on the little flowers on the lower left

Thanks Alfred. I think Artie was having a problem with the flowers on the lower right ;)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The setup, pose and BG are great. I'm wondering about the colors, though. The chest looks rather brown on my monitor. Around here bluebirds have a rust-colored chest. I'm not sure whether it is a regional difference or a slight color cast.

[Jim Poor]

That's really nice with the laser blue wing raised like that. You've certainly got perch selection down to a fine art that's for sure.

[Linda Robbins]

Beautiful image just bursting with color. The yellow flowers around the stump really complement the bright blue of the wings. Perfect capture as always, Alan!

[Del Cockroft]

What a delightful little bird. Love the pose and colours and the BG is just great.

[RR Donavan]

Love this image Alan, great pose as well, BUT I've got 5 bluebirds that visit my mealworm feeder everyday all day and none have this saturated color. Was flash used?

Great work as always,

Roy

[Alan Murphy]

Love this image Alan, great pose as well, BUT I've got 5 bluebirds that visit my mealworm feeder everyday all day and none have this saturated color. Was flash used?

Great work as always,

Roy

No flash, just clear evening light.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Alfred. I think Artie was having a problem with the flowers on the lower right ;)

Thanks for the set-up info. Great stump! The flowers I was referring to are on our left at the bottom--the two cut by the frame edge. Later and love, artie

[Mike Wilson]

You rock. Wish the other wing was up as high and as brightly colored but hey, you get what you get right?! SMILE.