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Eastern Bluebird

by Danny Mustar

Gallery: AvianPosted January 5, 2010127 views12 comments
Canon 50D,600mm f4L/IS USM lens, 1/250sec.@f8

This photo was taken last spring while watching a pair bringing food back to their nest box.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Lovely green larvae, really adds to the fine Bluebird photo. The perch looks a bit plain, but that's all I can even remotely find fault with. Your first post, but something tells me you must have been at this avian photography thing for a while... :wink: Very Nice!
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Dubois on January 5, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Very nice first post Danny. Welcome to NPN :wavey:
Registered on February 22, 2005, 129 Posts, 4739 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 5, 2010 at 10:01 PM
very nice shot, Danny. Great color and background, and the prey in the bill is the perfect touch. I'll look forward to seeing more of your work. :toast:
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Hali Sowle on January 5, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Beautiful shot, great color, and nice pose, love the larvae in its beak.
Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 5, 2010 at 10:32 PM
An excellent first post, Danny. I like the in-your-face feel of the image, and the colors are great. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 5, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Danny,

Welcome to NPN.

I like the larvae in the bill, the great look at the eye and the pose of the bird.

The background as some striations or what looks like moiré stipling that I would work on if this were mine.

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 6, 2010 at 5:33 AM
A very nice first post Danny. You can post larger versions , the minimum size preferred is 720px on the longest side.
Very nice colours and a pleasing BG, although, noise reduction is probably what caused the striations .
I would also suggest just a little more room around the bird, specifically on the left.
I look forward to seeing more !! :toast:
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on January 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Great look at this bluebird and his meal. Excellent first post.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Laura Stafford on January 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM
I really like this photo. The background is perfect. The photo is so sharp, and the colors of the bird are beautiful. What a great capture, especially with the worm in its mouth.

Laura Stafford
Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments
Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 6, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Terrific detail Danny. I would love to spot and photograph bluebirds.
Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments
Comment posted by mark cillo on January 6, 2010 at 6:59 PM
I love the blue and green mix. Great detail and comp! :wavey:
Registered on July 27, 2008, 143 Posts, 1483 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 6, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Cool shot, Danny. Great pose and the caterpillar is a wonderful bonus. :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments