Blackburnian Warbler

Gallery: AvianPosted April 30, 20131,374 views19 comments

A migrating warbler on Grand Isle, LA last weekend. Please correct me on the ID if I'm off.

The bottom half of the frame is diffused grass. I sort of like the effect and wonder what you guys think.

7d, 500f4 w/1,4x, 1/800, f5.6, iso 800

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19 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 30, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Stunning shot David. Really like the thorns on the branch. It adds more interest and the BG is perfect.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 30, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Really great image... such a soft dreamy feel to this and the orange just pops

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 30, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Thanks guys. Shooting in the brambles is tough. Finding them in the mess and then getting focus is challenging enough. Getting a decent setting is even tougher. I got lots of record images of different species but few keeper images.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on April 30, 2013 at 8:59 PM

David: I think this is marvelous. the diffused grass works really well to create a very unique image. Top notch!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on April 30, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Beuatiful bird and setting! I like the effect of the diffused grasses. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 30, 2013 at 10:13 PM

A beautiful warbler and well shot in such an artistic and dreamy setting. Well done David!

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM

David,
Just took a quick view of your new website and congratulations on such a fine body of work. Your organization, presentation and the content is all top notch. Well done!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 30, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Very nice, David. I like the diffused grass effect.

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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on April 30, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Great shot in a difficult situation, David. Those stickers are nothin' but painful.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 1, 2013 at 6:36 AM

It has all been said David, a superb picture of this lively little fellow.

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Comment posted by Douglas Graham on May 1, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Love the warbler and love the site.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Very nice - a pleasing image with gorgeous color and nice subject position. I too like the soft look of the grass at the bottom of the frame.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 1, 2013 at 10:40 PM

One of my favorite warblers and you have captured it beautifully. Sharon

Like the site, too ... your swamp images are out of this world.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on May 2, 2013 at 12:35 AM

This is a gorgeous image and I love the diffused grass. The way you have processed it does not detract from the bird and adds interest. I just looked at your website and it's beautiful as well. No suggestions. Your work is outstanding.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM

Love the soft green habitat, beautiful shot of a beautiful bird.

Ray

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 9, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Beautiful little bird! Love the wispy grasses and flowers, and excellent diffused BG.
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 14, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Gorgeous shot David, congrats on the WP.
John

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Comment posted by Kirk Greene on May 20, 2013 at 11:29 PM

The light in this image is as magical as some of your fall cypress swamp images. Truly amazing!!

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on May 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM

I really enjoyed your web site: great look and easy navigation. Really well conceived.

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