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Morning bluebird couple
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Morning bluebird couple

by Brian Murphy

Gallery: AvianPosted July 4, 2017114 views4 comments
I was watching the male bluebird for a few minutes and suddenly the female arrived. He began preening himself and almost looked like he was dancing for her.
Taken July 2nd at the local prairie reserve. I did have to clone out a few branches from around the birds.
Canon T5i
Sigma 150 - 600 C at 531 mm
ISO-400
F8.

Comments are always welcome, I have a lot to learn.

Happy 4th to all of you.

Brian

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on July 4, 2017 at 9:31 AM
I reckon you did well  under the conditions  The leaves would have been a little better blurred but cant have it all!
By the way a big pic is not showing.
Smart looking guys whatever.
Cheers
jOHN
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on July 4, 2017 at 12:53 PM
Nice to find the pair together Brian. As John stated in his post above the LP is not showing, so it's hard to see the image quality and detail in the bird from this presentation-a larger file would be helpful.
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 4, 2017 at 7:52 PM
Very good poses, Brian.  Our bluebirds haven't been that cooperative yet this year, but I still have hopes.  Your large image still isn't for some reason, but detail and exposure both look good at the size presented.
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by David Schoen on July 5, 2017 at 5:12 PM
Good job on getting both bluebirds in focus.  This is a good action image.  Nice color and light.
Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments