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Western Tanager

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Posted by Craig Strand on May 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Western Tanager
A few Western Tanagers spotted feeding on a nearby tree loaded with seeds. This male in his breeding plumage, a fav bird.

canon 40D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM + 1.4 TC
F/9 1/400 ISO 200

This cropped image is about 33% of original
Posted by Marylynne Diggs on May 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Lovely, Craig. The blue bg contrasts nicely with the yellows and reds. Did you go back to your 40d or are you slinging two bodies these days?
Posted by Craig Strand on May 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Thanks Marylynne, The 7D is at the "Hospital" after suffering from a fall! :frown:
Always make sure your camera is locked in place on a big lens.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on May 23, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Very colorful pretty bird. :smile:
Posted by John Williams on May 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I love this species. The colors are magnificent this time of year and this is a stellar example, perfect pose. The margins of the bird seem a touch variable. I'm finally back in town and the dust is settling a bit, give me a shout when you want to get together.