Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Gallery: AvianPosted April 26, 2013179 views14 comments

My first shot of this bird from about an hour ago, made my day.
Got about 6 clicks, this was the best. I've seen it before, but never managed a keeper this close..
F/8, 1/250th, ISO 800,1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + Kenko 2x ext.
Overcast & rainy conditions @ 4:59pm - Central, Texas.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on April 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Sweet frame Howard. All the elements are here. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 26, 2013 at 7:57 PM

Excellent.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on April 26, 2013 at 8:33 PM

That was a very good click! This guy probably coming my way.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on April 26, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Excellent capture Howard, a very good day to say the least!

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on April 26, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Very nice, Howard. Good detail and exposure, nice background.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 27, 2013 at 12:11 AM

A handsome fellow he is, a beautiful portrait, excellent details.

Sweet One Howard

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 27, 2013 at 1:04 AM

I love the colors Howard, congrats on another bird and winning photo!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 27, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Excellent close up Howard, a great view of this species

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Comment posted by Kirk Greene on April 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Oh yeah! Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Beautiful, Howard. I've never seen one. Excellent detail and pose.

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on April 27, 2013 at 11:11 PM

I've never seen this bird before Howard. What an interesting color/spot pattern that is shown off by the pose you captured. Along with a nice head turn and beautiful background - this one really shines!

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Comment posted by James Allen on April 28, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Gorgeous work Howard!

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on April 28, 2013 at 1:36 PM

That's a beauty Howard. Well exposed. I know it sounds strange coming from me, but I think I would have been tempted to give the bird a bit more space in the frame. The background is complementary and a bit more of it at the top and the left might set the bird off even better.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Wonderful close up full of detail, way to go, nice job in getting this.

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