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    Default Eastern Bluebird

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

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    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?

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

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

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    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 !!!!

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

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

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    Beautiful as always :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alfred Forns View Post
    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 ;)

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!
    Last edited by Arthur Morris; 01-27-2008 at 02:39 PM.

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

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    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,

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    Quote Originally Posted by RR Donavan View Post
    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,

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    No flash, just clear evening light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    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
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    You rock. Wish the other wing was up as high and as brightly colored but hey, you get what you get right?! SMILE.

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