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Scissortailed Flycatcher

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 22, 2017163 views6 comments

I'm pretty sure i posted this one as I seem to recall some debate over the piece of vine hanging down, which I like. I think this is partly my favorite, because I've been hoping to get a decent image of one for quite a few years (since I first saw one around 2009). I also think it's a pretty decent image technically and the bird is just beautiful.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 22, 2017 at 5:13 PM

Dennis, you did post this one, and I can see why it's a favorite. Thanks for posting it again.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on December 22, 2017 at 5:44 PM

Dennis, well this guy looks like he's all dressed up and has places to go wearing those super long tails. I really like the little red colored shoulder epaulets too. It seems to be a nice addition to his Class A uniform...... sad

A clean take on this wonderful Flycatcher. I agree with you on the hanging vein which works into the scene just fine..... enlightened

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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on December 22, 2017 at 6:05 PM

Dennis, this is such an amazing find! Beautiful Bird and the composition and colors are wonderful too. There is a balancing act going on with the twisting and weaving of the barbed wire and vine and those long tail feathers. Oh to one day see one, another bucket list wish. What a beauty and you are correct all elements fell together nicely.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 23, 2017 at 10:59 AM

The details are excellent, Dennis. There's an intriguing sense of softness in the bird that contrasts well with the harshness of the barbed wire. While not having the vine would make a great bird portrait, it's addition adds a fine touch of real world action as it creates the idea that this bird is building it's nest.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on December 26, 2017 at 12:11 PM

I love these flycatchers Dennis. I also love the pose, perch and BG of this one. We are hoping to get a look at a few this Spring when we visit South Texas.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 30, 2017 at 10:39 PM

A really fine capture, Dennis. Terrific subject and an excellent pose and bg. Top notch.

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