Repost - The Regal Pose

Gallery: AvianPosted January 10, 2012252 views17 comments

I thought about naming this image, "This is my good side", but that did not seem fitting for this regal Pyrrhuloxia pose. This images was taken in South Texas spring 2011. Comments and suggestions always appreciated.

7D, 500 mm F/4L IS
F/6.3, 1/1600, +0.33, ISO 400

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

These birds are so cool looking and beautiful and you have done an excellent job with this one. Great pose, perch and detail and sharpness. A sweet shot!

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Comment posted by John Robinson on January 10, 2012 at 11:37 AM

You don't half get some great stuff over there ! This is wonderful !
JohnR

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 10, 2012 at 12:23 PM

My what a big nose! Beautiful detail!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Wow, what an amazing species and pose ! Well done ! Grtz, Hans

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 10, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Dottie, a very good presentation, whatever the title. There is a very minor halo on the lower LHS of the bird, probably from sharpening. Easily taken care of, and I am being really picky. Excellent photo!

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 10, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Beautiful bird- Excellent detail (terrific on larger pic), nice pose and a perfect presentation- My congrats, Fabio

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 10, 2012 at 3:02 PM

The clarity and light in this image are amazing. Wonderful detail, colors, background, perch, composition.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Nice pose - well done.
May

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 10, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Lovely image, Dottie. Great sharpness for the entire bird. Excellent handling of the reds. The light is really beautiful. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 10, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Dottie. This image really grabs me. I like the pose and of course the wonderful details you were able to capture. The background colors are so complimentary to the bird. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on January 10, 2012 at 11:27 PM

wow ! this one really jumps out of my monitor .Love the detail you captured in this one. He really does have quite the beak too.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 11, 2012 at 12:45 AM

Killer shot, Dottie. If it were mine, I might back the sharpening down just a tiny touch, or maybe select the bird, refine the edge and then just sharpen the bird. Minor nits on a fine shot of a cool bird.

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on January 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Okay to all those sharpening experts...you got me

What do you think about the sharpening now? That's why I love this site. It forces one to improve. Many times I just don't see what I need to see

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Wonderful pose and look, I have yet to get a good shot of this bird, the re-post looks great, nice job in getting this, way to go.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on January 11, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Excellent details, pose, and perch! A winner all around!

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on January 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Great image of a beautiful and interesting bird.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 11, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Dottie I much prefer the op as it is sharper and has more impact. My only wish would be for just a tiny bit more room on the left. I really like the detail in the bird and the perch as well as the soft bg.

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