Western Bluebird

Gallery: AvianPosted July 10, 201066 views5 comments

This Western Bluebird was shot 2 weeks ago on a trip to eastern Washington. The area around Bickleton WA supports returning bluebirds, both Western and Mountain, by providing and maintaining bluebird nest boxes throughout the area. This male is returning with a morning snack.
Image was cropped and is 60% of full size.

Larger image available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM + 1.4TC
F/8. 1/180 I 200
Wimberley head, Manfrotto tripod, cable release

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by June Marie Wingert on July 10, 2010 at 4:52 PM

I really like this pose Craig, especially the insect and the perfect perch. Nice composure.

Registered on July 1, 2010, 8 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 10, 2010 at 5:44 PM

Nice image. The bird is spot on and sharp at the eye. The beak and insect may be just a little hot. But still an all round excellent photo.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 10, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Well done Craig. The long legged lunch in the beak is an added bit of interest in the photo. I might suggest cropping a little more from the left for proportion.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 10, 2010 at 8:51 PM

neat shot, capturing him with the grasshopper, Craig. nice and sharp, too. I can't decide if I want more a little more room on the bottom or not.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on July 11, 2010 at 8:05 AM

Nicely done, I like the color and detail in the photo. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments