Scott's Oriole and Bee

Gallery: AvianPosted December 10, 2016423 views12 comments

Here's one from last year's Arizona workshop. This was photographed from a blind at a feeding station in Madera Canyon.
Canon 5D3 500F4 1/2500 F8, iso 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley head.

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12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 10, 2016 at 8:24 PM

Well caught pose! Good detail on both the bird and the bee.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 10, 2016 at 9:00 PM

Nate, you got the plane of focus perfectly with this, and having a cooperative bee in the frame is a real bonus. Well composed and great timing devil

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 10, 2016 at 11:58 PM

Nice to catch both in perfect focus!
Sweet image!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 11, 2016 at 5:29 AM

Smokin photo of this pair Nate! I like the expression on the oriole. Hopefully the bee made it past with out becoming a meal.

Sweet One!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on December 11, 2016 at 7:46 AM

It couldn't be any better than this, Nate ! Love the pose and the insect - great on the techs as well ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by William Bickle on December 11, 2016 at 8:02 AM

Hello Nate,...A great capture of the pair. Isn't it great when things come together, especially in-pairs !

Bill
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 11, 2016 at 4:28 PM

Terrific!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 11, 2016 at 4:50 PM

Excellent, Nate. Beautiful detail throughout and a nice job on the exposure.

devil

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 12, 2016 at 5:54 PM

This is fantastic!! Love this comp and the wonderful light.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on December 12, 2016 at 9:08 PM

Nate, I just saw this photo and thought WOW! Incredible timing on your part. Everything came together for you here. Beautiful! I Just wonder if the bee made it. devil