Curve-billed Thrasher

Gallery: AvianPosted March 3, 2012377 views14 comments

Laguna Seca Ranch. Edinburg TX. January 2012

D3 ISO 1000. 500/4. f6.3 1/500s. Natural light. Tripod. From a blind.

Maybe one of my favorite birds. Such personality.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 4, 2012 at 12:47 AM

Angela, this is quite nice. The profile pose with this section of log, as well as the warm tones are all really appealing.

Max

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 4, 2012 at 1:23 AM

Beautiful, Angela. I like the lighting, and gotta love that eye.

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Comment posted by Grace Blair on March 4, 2012 at 8:27 AM

This is a really nice composition!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on March 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Beautiful light, I like the pose and eye contact. The green leaves and the large protrusion on the log are good extras, IMO.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 4, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Nice setting and details. Great look at that eye.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 4, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Wonderful light and an excellent pose, another nice one Angela,

Ray

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Beautiful shot again Angela, I should really consider moving to Texas when seeing all these nice birds you seem to gave there

. But seriously, a very nice shot indeed !

, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by dan elster on March 4, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Great light and detail. The stump provided a great perch and the raised knob helps balance the composition.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on March 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Excellent, Angela. Sweet light, great head turn and nice techs. The composition is particularly appealing to me.

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Great shot Angela. Love the perch and the nice head turn. And, of course, everything is nice and sharp.

May

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM

great light and bg, Angela. love the comp.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on March 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM

My first impression of this from the thumbnail was that a giant thrasher had unleashed itself upon Monument Valley. This is a very nice capture of this bird. Great lighting, excellent pose, background, and detail. Very impressive.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Wow!!! What a great pose this beauty gave you in this awesome light Angela. Excellent composition and sharpness. Sweet Photo!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on March 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Angela, sweet light, great crop choice. You managed the exposure well with the BG in shadow. Just beautiful.

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