Blue Grosbeak

Gallery: AvianPosted December 16, 201278 views11 comments

This pretty girl posed nicely for me while holding a cricket in her mouth, it's leg hanging out. From The Hook this past summer.

50d, 500mm, F4, 1/250, Iso 200 LARGER version also posted.
Thanks for your comments

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 17, 2012 at 12:39 AM

A very nice capture of a lovely bird...her table manners on the other hand are a little less flattering

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Comment posted by May Haga on December 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Lovely presentation Sharon. I like the setting and the background.
May

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 17, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Beautiful bird in lovely light. Perhaps a quick fix to take care of the cricket leg? Well captured Sharon.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on December 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Very nice image. I like the little bit of blue you caught in the photo. IMHO you could crop a bit tighter. Like the leg sticking out! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 17, 2012 at 2:47 PM

I really like the overall comp as posted Sharon. The bits of blue really add to the impact of this shot. Keeps me looking at the nice detail. Well done.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

I knew this had to be yours as soon as I saw it. You have the best portfolio on this species I'm aware of. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on December 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Lovely colors! I've never seen this species, and really appreciate getting the chance to see this beauty.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Nice pose and I like the light, the leafy perch and OOF BG.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 18, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Very nice, Sharon. Simple presentation, pleasing background and bird and perch look good. The cricket leg is a nice touch.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Lovely lighting, image and comp here Sharon

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on December 30, 2012 at 1:17 AM

Very lovely image, Sharon. Love the pose and the smooth BG. Sweet light.

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