Eastern Bluebirds

[Roger Williams]

I haven't posted on this site for some time, but would like to share this image taken the other evening. I visited the nest site several times without seeing the chicks. But on this particular evening, they were active and hungry. Comments appreciated.

Canon 40D, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, 1/1600th sec, f/6.3 + 1/3, ISO 800, no flash, Mongoose 3.5A and Gitzo tripod

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice to see a nest in a natural cavity instead of a dedicated bluebird nestbox! Good feeding behaviour too, I like the young one's outstretched pose. The image could stand a bit more sharpening for web presentation, and I find the subjects just a bit low in the frame. I also wish for a better view of the adult's face. Thanks for sharing this neat scene!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the natural nesting hole, interaction and BG. Another vote for more sharpening and seeing the parent's face would have made it even stronger.

[denise ippolito]

Roger, Nice interaction captured and the natural nest is great! Agree w/ a bit more sharpening . I just love feeding images!! Looking forward to more.

[Connie Mier]

Hi Rober, I agree with all above and the tree is a beautiful backdrop.
Connie

[Roger Williams]

Thanks to all for the helpful comments. I was a bit disappointed in the sharpness, since its been very good in different posts. I also prefer the natural nest cavity as opposed to the box.