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Just a Missouri Bluebird

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Posted by Larry Daniel on November 3, 2007 at 9:46 PM
Just a recently processed Missouri bluebird.
Posted by Ed Cooley on November 3, 2007 at 10:15 PM
looks like a spring photo with all the green.

:smile:
Posted by Larry Daniel on November 3, 2007 at 10:26 PM
I thought holly trees/bushes stayed green year round?
:cool:
Posted by Don Kurz on November 3, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Larry,

Yes, American holly stays green year round. There are hundreds of cultivated varieties but only one native in Missouri: Ilex opaca. You can find a native population at Holly Ridge Natural Area near Dexter but that is it for the whole state!

Don
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 3, 2007 at 11:13 PM
Very good feather detail Larry. You got up close and personal with this one and I like the head twist. Nice shot!
Posted by Larry Daniel on November 4, 2007 at 8:12 AM
Thanks Wayne and Don. This holly was planted in our front yard where we used to live. The bluebirds seemed to really like the red berries on the holly.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on November 4, 2007 at 8:30 AM
Larry nice and tight shot, beautiful bird, great capture.Was this throgh a window?
Posted by Bill Dark on November 4, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Incredible detail, Larry! And nice bokeh to boot. Beautiful shot.
Posted by Larry Daniel on November 5, 2007 at 8:51 PM
Yes Gale, through a window, glad you had to ask. Thanks.

Thanks Bill, the 70-200 VR lens is a nice one.