Eastern Bluebird

[Joel Eade]

The Bluebirds are still around here in southern Kentucky. Took this today in my backyard set up.

1DX + 500mm f/4L IS USM I + 1.4 TC II
Tripod
Manual mode
Spot metering + 1 2/3 stops off of the gray sky
ISO 1600
f/7.1
1/400

[Jeannean Ryman]

Sweet photo Joel. Lovely exposure and details. Well done! I would take about an inch off the top to bring more focus on the bluebird. So pretty! (sort of rare around here)

[Marina Scarr]

Didn't notice that the image might need a crop until I saw the RP which I like. Lovely bird, exposure and sharpness with a nice pose.

[dankearl]

Joel, you are sandbagging.
This photo is really nice of a very attractive bird.
This belongs in the Avian forum, it is as good as most of us strive for.
Great techs, nice diagonal perch, and a terrific looking bird.

[Bob Miller]

Joel....Beautiful work on this...love the soft pastel blue and sharpness!