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Common Yellowthroat

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted October 4, 2011101 views16 comments

Mark III, 800mm w/1.4 ext., f/8, 1/640th, ISO 640 Natural light

Since I wasn't sure if I was a bird guy that should post a flower or a flower guy that should post a bird.

Comments always appreciated.

Peter

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Carol Nichols on October 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Well...I'm not sure if I'm supposed to comment on the flower or the bird, so I'll just say they're both gorgeous. The bird looks so beautiful surrounded by flowers that match the color of it's feathers. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 4, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Hi Peter..... What a great shot of one of my favorite birds! I love the comp and detail of the yellowthroat and the fact that you were able to get him with all those complimentary daisies is great! This is really well seen, recorded and presented.... congrats on the image!

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Comment posted by Verdon on October 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM

great shot and quality, love the matching colors....

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

LOL! You have it covered either way!
This is a wonderful image - bright little bird in a great pose and with good eye contact, and lovely flowers that compliment the bird perfectly. The tiniest nit - that little blip in the lower right corner.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on October 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

beautiful, Peter. There is great sharpness to the bird, and the flowers really enhance the photo; much more so than the reeds that I usually find these birds in :).

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Comment posted by David Sparks on October 5, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Terrific choice for the weekly theme. I like the pose of the bird, the great eye contact, sharpness, and, of course, the wonderful color scheme.

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Comment posted by Nancy de Flon on October 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM

This is beautiful. I love the color coordination!

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on October 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the comments.

Sandy, Funny I never really noticed that leaf tip in the lower right. I agree, it doesn't add....

thanks,
Peter

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on October 6, 2011 at 6:34 AM

Beautiful setting, Peter:
Great composition and detail.
Mauro

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on October 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

Wonderful. It's unusual to get such a clear view of a yellowthroat.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 6, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Fabulous! Sharon

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 6, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Peter,

I'd like the tail to be a bit sharper Peter but other than that, I like this a lot. Nice balance in the composition and excellent pose on the bird. The flowers and bird are a really nice complement to each other here.

pat

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Comment posted by RL Potts on October 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM

I feel compelled to comment, but I don't what else can be said. Stunning.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on October 7, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Pat, I am not sure I had an option of getting the tail sharper. I went to ISO 640 and with the Mark III I usually don't shoot above 400. My guess is to get the tail in focus I would have needed to stop down to f/11 and then my shutter speed would have been way to slow for that much glass and a moving subject. But I agree, if it were it would be better.

Robert, Thank you for taking the time to comment, we all appreciate just hearing that someone liked what we did.

I really do appreicate everyone's comments.

Peter

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on October 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

I am neither a bird nor flower guy, but I would say both venues are covered in combination well. The colors of the bird and flowers complimenting each other well enhances the image. The sharpness, position and eye catch of the bird are very nice.

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on October 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

This is just fantastic, Peter! I love that pose, and the brilliant eye! Perfect focus!

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