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Yellow Warbler

by Ray Whitt

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 13, 20121,702 views8 comments
Yellow Warbler in the brush building a nest. Nikon D300s with 2.0tc, ISO 320, f 6.3, Shutter 1/1000. Thanks for comments and critique- Ray

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8 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM
It doesn't get any better than that for a Yellow Warbler. I love the isolation, sharpness and the addition of the small flowers in the background. The only thing I would change is take the two portions of leaves that are in-focus and blur them - or at least do that with the one directly below the bird
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM
These little guys are tough to get, nice job on this Ray.
I especially like the contrasting greens of your BG.
I agree with Luke about addressing the two in focus leaves bottom..
Well done! :toast:
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 13, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Very crisp details on the bird and great lighting in this photo, Ray. Also like your comp and the (mostly) blurred background. It's nice you were able to get a comp where the white flowers didn't intrude into your main subject. :smile: Wonderful shot!
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 13, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Nice image on its own and a nice fit to the weekly theme. Well done.
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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on May 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM
I'm not a birder ... but this certainly is very appealing. I agree about the two leaves which are in focus. They draw a little attention away from the warbler.
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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 16, 2012 at 12:24 AM
Beautiful greens, detailed yellow, beautiful light. Really nice image.
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Comment posted by RL Potts on May 17, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Nice catch. You got the yellow/yellow-green on this one. How would this one look with a bit of vignetting?
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Thanks all, some very good advice and suggestions. Think I will blur the leaves if I decide to print this,

Ray
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