Messy but Good - Blue and Black Tanager

[Glenn Bartley]

Sometimes "grab shots" that are kind of messy wind up being some of my favourites. I love it when there is order in the chaos of mother nature.

I snapped this one while wandering around the eastern slope of the Andes one morning in Ecuador. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea. But I liked it :-)

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Flash: On
ISO: 640
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x

[Bill Dix]

I see what you mean, Glenn. I might have had to think twice about this one when I saw it in the camera, but the color of the beautiful tanager makes him pop out of his environment just enough for it to work.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Very busy indeed , but it works well. Good to see the habitat this subject occupies. It pops well.

[Karl Egressy]

I may not like the dry hanging down branch on the right but like the rest.
Great looking bird in nice habitat, Glenn.

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful image of beautiful bird.I liked it as posted, something different.

Regards,
Satish.