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    This male Painted Bunting was photographed with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens with 37mm of extension, the 1.4X II TC, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1/3 stop: 1/200 sec. at f/9.

    Eye replaced with the eye of the same bird from a previous frame as this one had the nictitating membrane over the eye.

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    Hi Artie, A lot going on in this image with the blurred wings to the flying water. Love the color and wet look of the Bunting but I find my eye moving between the nice and sharp head and the blurred wings and never really settling on a spot and I think this is because of the patch of green on the wing. I am not sure if this is a nice added dynamic to the image or a distraction and would be interested in what others think.
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    To my eye the blurred wing is right in context with all the flying water droplets, so I like the story of this image. Great job on the eye and perfect exposure with that bright light. Action shots for PBs are unusual, so I like it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Lacy View Post
    Hi Artie, A lot going on in this image with the blurred wings to the flying water. Love the color and wet look of the Bunting but I find my eye moving between the nice and sharp head and the blurred wings and never really settling on a spot and I think this is because of the patch of green on the wing. I am not sure if this is a nice added dynamic to the image or a distraction and would be interested in what others think.
    Thanks Don. The green on the upper back or the green of the wing coverts?
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    I like the image but find the blurred wing distracting, it just looks too blurred to me, other than this issue, it is a very nice capture. IMHO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Thanks Don. The green on the upper back or the green of the wing coverts?
    The wing coverts, usually when we view images with blurred wings they appear as a solid dull color and do not have a prominent color to compete with rest of the subject.
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    I like it. It is a very nice action shot.
    BG colours work so well with the bird.

    Even with all that gear, the action is stopped at 1/200 where it needs to be.

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    We see so many of these in a static pose on a branch , and most are beautiful as this is a magnificent species. But this is exceptional as it shows the subject in a setting/behavior not often seen. Love the comp. and color.
    Artie , as an aside I'm sure you are aware that the site is acting up again.:confused: If you didn't know , now you do. Hope you guys get it fixed soon.:D

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    It is a nice shot. It shows movement, plus the head is really sharp.

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    Thanks all. It is so hot that we are getting lots of them bathing. Thanks Joe. I did not know....
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    Artie, I love the pose and the beautiful colors. Nice details and splash.:)

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    A very colourful image, and I like the bathing behaviour with all the flying droplets. Well captured Artie.

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    Lovely action Artie, and great job with the eye (dang nictitating membrane!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Lacy View Post
    The wing coverts, usually when we view images with blurred wings they appear as a solid dull color and do not have a prominent color to compete with rest of the subject.
    Thanks Don. And thanks all. I still sorta like this. Got some more way more wicked ones. Will post another one soon.
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    Here is the same bird soaking moments later.... Same gear and EXP.
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    What's not to like with this incredible colored species, the water drops add a lot.

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    I don't attempt to do a deep down to the point analysis as to why these two pictures are appealing to me.
    In very simply terms: they look great, Artie.

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    one amzing bird that too in water , you gotta love this Guruji ,
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    Thanks Karl and Harshad :) See today's blog post for more on TX: www.birdsasart-Blog.com
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