The Woodlands, Texas
D2X, 840MM, ISO 320, f8 @ 1/640, -0.3 EV.
The Woodlands, Texas
D2X, 840MM, ISO 320, f8 @ 1/640, -0.3 EV.
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
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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.
this is stunning. It has a 3D appearance on my monitor, it must be the dof.
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 !!!!
fantastic capture Alan, the raised wings represent some amazing anticipation skills.
Gorgeous image !!! Just gorgeous !!! Love it Alan.
Beautiful as always :)
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.
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.
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.
What a delightful little bird. Love the pose and colours and the BG is just great.
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
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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.