Male Cape May Warbler

Gallery: AvianPosted February 10, 2018202 views8 comments

Camera settings: Canon 1D Mark 2 1/160 sec f5.6 600mm IS lens with 12mm extension tube
Location: Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula

Bird came to perch when attracted by my water drip and shallow pool set -up for numerous songbird flocks which gather along the north shore of Lake Huron after crossing the Lake in May. The perch was the top of a spruce tree which fell off during a windstorm on my property. Photo taken from my blind.

Thank You for taking a look: Paul Rossi Birds

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 10, 2018 at 11:06 PM

It's hard to critique with the smaller image; you know you can post an image up to 1600 pixels on the long axis?

A good shot in habitat.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 11, 2018 at 11:36 AM

Beautiful bird, first time I see one cool

. I like the overall setting - almost like a X-mas card. Well done, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 11, 2018 at 8:27 PM

Welcome to the Avian Gallery on NPN, Paul. An sweet image of a beautiful bird. I like the setting and it fits the bird admirably, however, I prefer the crop you used for your workshop posting. as it provides a bit more room for the bird and seems better balanced. Detail in the face is excellent.

I look forward to your future posts and, given your obvious experience, your comments on other's images.

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Comment posted by Ry Birge on February 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM

I'd like this shot a lot. Great composition and the colors are superb. Pinecones and conifer branches are really neat. Well put together picture. Keep up the good work Paul!

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 12, 2018 at 12:25 AM

As Hans has stated almost like a Christmas card. Beautiful bird Paul. Love the setting. Nice post and welcome to NPN.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 12, 2018 at 1:52 AM

Paul,
This is a beautiful bird well captured devil

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Comment posted by Paul Rossi on February 12, 2018 at 2:31 PM

Dennis Plank, Thank You for your comment. I like the wider crop as well. I hastily put this photo up, as it is the cover of my next book: Beautiful Birds of the United States and Your Freedom

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Comment posted by David Bogener on February 12, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Lovely natural setting, nice pose and detail. Well done.

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