Blue Grosbeak

by Charlie VanTassel

Gallery: AvianPosted April 20, 2013199 views9 comments

This guy wasn't ready for his close up just yet....

D800
600mm
f8
1/1000
iso 500

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 20, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Although a tad out in right-center field Charlie

- I like the contrasting colors of the bird against the background and the fiery pedal blossoms.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 20, 2013 at 11:01 PM

Love the perch Charlie, of course I wish he was ready for his close-up....maybe next time? I have been sort of successful one time getting close enough to one of these. They are skittish out here.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 21, 2013 at 5:49 AM

Stil a pleasant shot of the bird in its surroundings. Only thing that is a little distracting is the diagonal branch in the upper right - I would try to clone this out if it were mine .. Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on April 21, 2013 at 7:23 AM

A very colourful image Charlie. It works well as an overall image even though the bird itself is quite small.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 21, 2013 at 9:55 AM

Really nice shot with a great feel Charlie. I would consider cropping in from the right to eliminate most of the OOF diagonal branch or whatever it is. I think the comp may still work that way. Just a suggestion for a wonderful image.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 21, 2013 at 3:38 PM

A very pleasing composition, that proves close-up portraits aren't always necessary to make a beautiful bird photograph. The curvy branches and red blooms are wonderful.

Sweet Photo Charlie

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on April 21, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Stunning color. In your yard?

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on April 21, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Some good suggestions, but I like it as presented. Another good day of photography with you, Charlie - thanks!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on April 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

A beautiful bird in a beautiful habitat! Of course, close ups are wonderful, but I also love shots like this. Very nicely done!

Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments