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Eastern Bluebird

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Posted by Philip Schwarz on March 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Eastern Bluebird
A few weeks ago a pair of Eastern Bluebirds returned. They have been busy checking out the houses I have scattered around the farm. I set my turkey blind up by the houses so I could get some photos. It's been a bit of a struggle. Several days after I set the blind up had 60mp winds and I found it out in a field. I'm trying a second time. Hopefully it will stay in the yard this time.

Comments welcome
Posted by Andrew Sentipal on March 29, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Phil,

Love the background that makes the bird pop. Great detail from beak to tail. Did you shoot this at F8 ?

Andrew
Posted by Philip Schwarz on March 29, 2012 at 4:59 PM
This was shot at f.7.1 which is what I usually shoot at. I used a Nikon 500mm lens with a 1.4tc
Posted by Darren Huski on March 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Ahh the signs of spring!
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on March 30, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Great shot. Saw first bluebird this morning They may have been around and I just missed them.It has been windy that is for sure.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on April 1, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful capture, Phil. I love these guys.