Tiger Shrike

Gallery: AvianPosted February 20, 2012153 views17 comments

Malaysia
This is am immature bird that came to feed on moths attracted by lights that had been left on overnight

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Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 20, 2012 at 6:06 AM

The angle of the perch draws y eye right to the bird. Good use of DOF to get it sharp beak to tail and complementary background. I like that I can see both feet..

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on February 20, 2012 at 8:06 AM

I like the POV and the pose. Sharp and well exposed. Smooth BG and the bird cooperated by landing on a nice perch.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 20, 2012 at 10:02 AM

Very nice. Excellent color harmony between the branch and shrike.

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on February 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Nice detail & reflection in the eye. Nice framing of the bird on the perch as well.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Very nice Rob, wonderful pose, perch and background. I like the head turn to give you a nice look of the thick beak and eye contact. A very interesting looking shrike, well done.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM

I like the soft light. You really did well on this one.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Nice pose and perch. Very sharp too.

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Comment posted by Riccardo Rondinone on February 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Hi Rob!
I think this picture is a masterpiece! Really outstanding!
Thanks for sharing!

Registered on February 12, 2012, 11 Posts, 10 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on February 20, 2012 at 7:20 PM

lovely bird with amazing detail and overall quality, congrats to awesome shot!

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on February 20, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Nice perch and bg, great bird, even the tail looks pretty sharp, the lichens add a lot to this too. Great shot all around!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 20, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Delightful little bird! A new shrike for me. Harmonious colours, excellent pose and BG.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 20, 2012 at 9:28 PM

love this, Rob. nice soft light and a perfect comp for me. cool bird with great detail too. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 20, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Sweet! Love the tiger stripes on this guy.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

Wonderful shot !
Love the perch too !!
JR

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 21, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Interesting bird beautifully captured Rob.
May

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 21, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Great Bird!!! A simply Beautiful portrait Rob