Hope for Spring

Gallery: AvianPosted January 21, 2017337 views7 comments

In between our long strings of drenching and continual rains, this little Western Meadowlark got an early start on practicing his spring song.

2017:01:119 08:40:21
D800
700mm
1/250 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 320
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Steve Gettle on January 21, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Nice frame well captured

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on January 21, 2017 at 5:27 PM

Wonderful timing, Sandy, and exceptionally well framed.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 21, 2017 at 5:38 PM

Excellent detail, Sandy, and a great singing pose. I didn't know you had enough prairie in your area for these. Just curious, but what's the bush that's in full leaf in January? Excellent image.

devil

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 21, 2017 at 7:13 PM

Very nice color and background. More so if you took this in the last week.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 21, 2017 at 9:14 PM

Spring, ....or maybe he's just yelling "Help, I'm drowning!!." angel

I like the side lighting here, Sandy. Nice one. devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 22, 2017 at 9:56 AM

Very nice singing/calling pose captured here, Sandy ! Love it way round ! Have a nice weekend, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 22, 2017 at 2:27 PM

Hi Sandy,

I like the lighting and pose. Comp is excellent. Well done.....................Jim

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