Purple Martins

[denise ippolito]

I went to my friends Marina where he cares for 34 pairs of Purple Martins,their eggs just hatched and I got to see for a glimpse tiny little chicks the size of my pinky finger with their little mouths open -they were ADORABLE!! I took some photos of some of the Purple Martins-but I only had my 24-105 mm lens with me. I will go back for a re-shoot soon!! I want to bring him a picture that has a creative flair to it as he photographs the birds all the time and a straight shot he has. Comments and critiques appreciated.:)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This is really cool Denise. Glad you can go back and reshoot. I very much look forward to seeing images. especially the babes. You could probably make a flock on canvas? :)

[Dave Phillips]

this is a composite?

very nice, the edges are a defining and effective enhancement

[denise ippolito]

Akos, Thankyou and I look forward to actually getting a chance to shoot-should be fun!!
Dave, Thanks,Yes it is a composite-do you think I placed them well in the frame?

[Dave Phillips]

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Dave, Thanks,Yes it is a composite-do you think I placed them well in the frame?

absolutely.....staggered very nicely IMO

[Alfred Forns]

Really good Denise Sweet pose for both !! Good luck next trip... hope you get some favorable wind !!!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks everybody!!!

[Indranil Sircar]

Thats very nice, Denise.

[Lana Hays]

Denise
I especially like the composition and texture of the BG. Nice to have a top side and under side of the two birds. I also like the size difference in the 2 birds.....a simple image and yet there is a perception of depth. Well done.

[denise ippolito]

Indranil and Lana, Thankyou both very much!!