Memorial Day Purple Martin
Image made at Robert is Here fruit stand in Florida City. Couple of Martin houses and can be a good spot, today there was little wind and didn't get all that many chances but came up with a few. Liked this one with the flag being Memorial Day !!!
Comments welcome and much appreciated
Canon 1DMk3
100-400 IS
f 8.0 1/2500 sec
manual +1 off sky
ISO 800
Nice shot, nice theme.
Alfred, Really nice to get the flag backdrop for this week! Love the fanned tail and wing position-Did you get a shake?
.... not this morning Denise Resisted the temptation :) ... but going back soon !!!!
My Father thanks you for remembering him. Lots of contrast to deal with....
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Like artie said the scene is a little contrasty but the idea and photo are really nice nontheless. Love the wing position! Nicely done
perfect timing and very fitting for the occasion. i like it!!
Great thought and image to boot!
Very appropriate, like the purple iridescent color, not easy to see and shoot...
Excellent job with background flag Al.
A very meaningful shot ! I personally would like to see the belly a bit "brighter". Understandably, as is, it is what's it's like to the eyes.
This image has a very spiritual feeling.
Love the combination of colors here. That martin is something else!
Lovely wingspread against the backdrop of your flag.
Great thought, well captured and super PP work
Chris Kotze
What a beautiful shot Alfred esp the BG coincidently this fella came in.. marvelous!;)
Originally Posted by Alfred Forns
Wolly, Do understand that tbe BKGR was not at all "coincidental." Alfred sawthe way the birds were flying, saw the flag, saw the possible juxtapositio, planned the image, and executed the plan.
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