Purple Martin

Gallery: AvianPosted July 13, 201378 views7 comments

There were about 50 martins sweeping this newly cut field just after sunrise. I like the looks of the juvenile, more than the adult!

Canon 50D, 500mm w/1.4, ISO 200, 1/80, F8
LARGER version also posted.
Thanks to all who take the time/effort to comment and critique. I appreciate it!

Sharon

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 13, 2013 at 8:42 PM

I like the almost high key approach here. The bird is tack sharp and stands out well against the pale BG.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 14, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Great to see the colors on this species, Sharon. Very nice setting.

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Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on July 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM

Nice capture, Sharon; beautifully sharp and a nice head-turn.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on July 14, 2013 at 7:15 AM

Lovely shot Sharon - never seen a juvenile. Like the way it is perched on the ground and the overall look of the image. Well done, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 14, 2013 at 12:36 PM

I love these birds which are becoming scarce in Toronto. I have trouble telling the juves from the females sometimes. Beautiful bird, well shot!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 14, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Lovely, Sharon. Beautiful detail in the plumage and I like your dof and pov.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on July 17, 2013 at 7:03 AM

Great detail and POV Sharon, we don't often see these on the ground.

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