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Yellow-throated Miner
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Yellow-throated Miner

by Rob Drummond

Gallery: AvianPosted October 9, 2010131 views20 comments
These large honeyeaters are noisy and gregarious.

1D2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f7.1 1/2000

cheers
Rob

Comments

20 comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 9, 2010 at 8:41 AM
I like the image. The curve of the birds' pose perfectly echoes the line of the perch. Muted background works well with the bird's colors. Nice and sharp.
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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on October 9, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Killer shot! I love the pose of the bird and the perch too.
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Comment posted by William Vrolyk on October 9, 2010 at 10:08 AM
This bird's pose reflects its gregarious nature. Very nice work, Rob.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Registered on November 1, 2003, 278 Posts, 3524 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 9, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Another first rate image. Nicely understated; excellent composition and perfect perch for the subject.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 9, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Dang, Rob. Never a chance to suggest any improvements. Another really cool bird captured extremely well. Just love the BG and the perch, not to mention the bird. Keep it up.
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Comment posted by Sally King on October 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM
That pose is just simply perfect for this perch and to show off the bird's colors. Amazing.
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 9, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Too stinking cool, wonderful detail, color, background and perch, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on October 9, 2010 at 11:04 PM
This is perfect!
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 10, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Another beauty from down under, what a beautifully marked bird Rob. Thanks for the Larger view, the birds pose on the weathered perch and BG is only topped by the markings!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 10, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Excellent pose and perch.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 10, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Large view looks excellent Ron, I especially enjoy this comp and BG.
Very well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on October 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Beautiful Rob. A fine looking species :toast:
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Gilham on October 10, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Very nice capture Ron, love the markings on this bird and the sharpness is as good as it gets. Great perch and pose as well.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 77 Posts, 489 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 10, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Gorgeous, Rob. Wonderful composition. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on October 10, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Rob,
another beautiful image. Congrats. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 11, 2010 at 9:26 AM
This is just superb Rob. I love everything I see here.
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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on October 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Great perch Rob. This guy really gave you a studio pose. The soft tones in the background work nicely with the colors of the bird.

Ronnie
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Comment posted by Axel Hildebrandt on October 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Beautiful bird, good perch, eye contact and light.
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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 11, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Rob,

This species might be noisy and gregarious but it is also gorgeous! I love the subtle plumage colors with the splash of yellows. Wonderful pose, setting, background and techs. Excellent.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 12, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Really love the comp on this shot with the curves of the perch and the bird, nice lighting too. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments