Little Wing Stretch

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

The meadowlark is seen quite frequently as well as heard along Joe Overstreet and this image was taken this past week . It is always a privelge to see these little birds and we were fortunate to be able to observe this particular one for a few minutes as he stretched and preened.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300 F2.8
ISO 320
!.500, F5.6

All comments are very much appreciated. Thanks !

[Doug Brown]

Nice capture Judy!

[Lana Hays]

Judy Lynn
This is beautiful. This pretty much has it all going for it......gorgeous light, wing stretch, detail, simplicity and a nice graduated BG. Even the post has character!! The profile certainly shows just how long that beak is. An ever picky nit is a slight halo around the beak and top.

[Mike Tracy]

Very pretty on all accounts. I like how you manged to show the length and shape of his beak. From all my trips to Overstreet watching meadowlarks I have never seen this behavior.

[Bev Barker]

The detail on this is amazing, what a beautiful bird, captured and shown to perfection.

[David Steele]

lovely image Judy Lynn, I echo Lana's comments.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment. Lana I can see the slight halo and I know when using the S/H one must be ever so careful. Most of the time I just pray I will not have to use it < smile > Again thanks !

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Judy remember to select the bird and the halos will be a think of the past Sometimes is easy to select the bird others the bg and inverse Love the wing stretch Those guys were really performing for you !!! Hope you also brought back some fine bovines !!!! :):):)

[Anita Rakestraw]

The meadowlark is our state bird (KS) so of course we see them all the time; they nest and raise families in our pastures. Your image is one of the best photos I've seen of them - you did him proud, Judy!

[Jose Suro]

Great light on this one. Nice detail as well. Great work.

Jose

[James Salywoda]

Beautiful wingstretch captured Judylynn a pretty bg and excellent details...

[Stephen Stephen]

Judy I almost missed this one.but I'm glad that I didn't. I love the lighting, pose and detail on this image.

[Dave Phillips]

you posted this before I ever even knew of BPN, so I don't feel too bad for missing it.
Some of the most stunning light I've ever seen and so glad I have seen it now.

thanks Judy for a real treat

[billymoore]

Judy, ...I have been looking for this bird to photograph but you sure raised the bar high for me. Thanks for posting. I needed some eye candy.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great light,colors and bg,nice work!!!