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Orange-crowned Warbler

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 8, 2012273 views11 comments

Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata)

Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
December 21, 2009
Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, sidekick
ISO 400, Aperture priority matrix metered, 1/160th @ f/5.6, -1/3rd ev comp
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, 63% of frame

Originally posted in Avian in January 2010 I thought I’d bring it back for the mono challenge.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Please view the larger version if commenting.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Great monochrome and avian shot, Richard! This beautiful bird blends so well with the same colored background. Wonderful details in the bird and nicely blurred background. I like your comp and the pose of the bird also. Fine capture!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Love the gentle warm yellows here. The details in the birds feathers are great.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 8, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Hi Richard

Love this scene

A great mono avian shot, the colors are delightful

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 9, 2012 at 7:42 PM

I love it! It suits the challenge perfectly! Congrats, Richard!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on May 9, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Beautiful, Richard. I like the detail and eye contact. The bird really stands out, despite the monochromatic color pallet.

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Comment posted by Rick Diffley on May 11, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Nicely done!!

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on May 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Beautiful capture. Great detail on the bird. The background colors really complement the bird.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Beautiful warbler with the perfect BG - a fine avain image, and also perfect for the WC -
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 17, 2012 at 5:56 AM

Lovely! Well framed by the foliage. Nice goin' for the EP.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Big congrats Rich for a well deserved WP!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 31, 2012 at 7:50 PM

I missed this one before, but wanted to comment now...GORGEOUS! Congrats! Sharon

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