Just one more Bobolink

[Bill Dix]

This one is an adult in non-breeding plumage, in comparison to Geoffrey's recent post of the molting male taken at the same location. Very different birds in breeding and non-breeding plumages, but equally handsome either way IMO. Removed several small stems that were touching the bird.

D7000, 700mm, ISO 800, 1/640s @ f/7.1 manual, fill @ -1.0 EV.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice vertical presentation, and a super BG. I like the grasses for the most part, just wish there was not so much merger with the subject. Very sparrow-like...this is a plumage that confuses many beginning birders.

[Alan Murphy]

Love the perch and BG. I would swing the lens to the right just a bit.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, I really like the light in this, and you managed a cool pose framed between the two pieces of grass perch. Great detail and colours throughout. Well captured.

[gail bisson]

I think this is beautiful.
great light and IQ and I love the greens in the image.
Gail

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

I am green with envy :-) love the perch, the detail on the bird and that green is cool!

[Binu John]

Stunning shot, Bill! Beautiful perch, light, BG and pose! Excellent IQ too! TFS

[Karl Egressy]

Beautiful image, Bill. Love the perch and background. The pose is very nice too.

[Grace Scalzo]

Love the colors and the way that the bird is perched on the grasses, almost looks relaxed. Beautiful work, Bill.

[William Dickson]

Lovely shot Bill. Well done

[mohammad reza shahab]

Stunning shot,Love the perch and BG.

[Richard Flack]

Hi Bill, super perch, pose and BG! Overall a very good image. Well done! (like portrait for this one as well)

[Geoffrey Montagu]

These birds are striking no matter which jacket their waring. Great pose, detail, BG, in beautiful light, Bill. Well captured image.




Geoffrey

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone for all the kind comments.

[David Salem]

Wow! overlooked opening this last night. What a great looking frame Bill. The colors and details area beautiful. Great looking pose, perch and BG. Looks like a Murphy!

[Bill Dix]

High praise indeed. Thank you David. Now if I could just get a flight shot that looks like a Salem....