Western Meadowlark

Gallery: AvianPosted November 12, 2012177 views8 comments

From a couple of weeks ago in the Central Valley. This guy just kept watching the sky, I assume looking for predators. I had seen a redtail and a harrier in the area.

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50% crop. Large image was omitted for quality reasons.

Comments and criticism are highly valued.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 12, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Interesting pose, Jim. I suspect you're right about the reason for it. I've never seen so much black on a meadowlark before...

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on November 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Great pose on this meadowlark! Nice and sharp and I like the perch and comp. Sharon

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Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on November 12, 2012 at 8:27 PM

A different and unique pose for sure, I like it. My only suggestion would be to back off a bit on the crop to give him a bit more room all around but especially the top.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 12, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Beautiful yellows. I like the pose, for sure. I might loosen the crop a bit.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 13, 2012 at 4:14 AM

The inquisitive pose of the bird makes the shot here IMO. Like the color tones as well. Great job, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Yup - wary of predators.
Nice pose and fine detail here -
Sandy

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on November 15, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Thanks everyone for the comments. I would have loved more space at the top, but that's all there was. Adding canvas up there would be beyond my meager skills.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Love the curious look. Beautifully captured.
May

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