bluebirds and daisy's

Randall

This shot came about last spring / early summer , maybe I should title it [I told you I wanted worms]

bfjr

That is a Great Image, you should be proud of that one

Ric Grupe

One of the most interesting shots I have ever had the pleasure of viewing on this forum!

Outstanding work.

Randall

Thanks Benjamin for your wonderful compliment
Randall

Randall

Thanks Ric thats quite a compliment
Randall

justME

Love it. D-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y a winner.

Randall

thanks justme --it's one of my favorites

Jack'll do

Gorgeous image, wonderful context and composition. ivar

Spinner of Tales

Perfect shot Now there's one I would like to get:D

Spinner

Randall

Thaks you Jack I appreciate it.

Randall

Thanks you Spinner it's been a good seller

Eia

wow, this is a great capture!

Randall

thank you Eia it was a thrill to capture

SteveF

Great setup - makes for a wonderful capture. Clearly an excellent photo, well executed.

A few ideas...

I'm not sure if the flowers cut off on the edge of the frame make any difference. Might be nicer if they were all included.

I'm not sure I like the flash ghosting near the top of the wing. Motion blur would look fine here, but the flash doesn't work quite as well for me.

Ric Grupe

SteveF wrote:

I'm not sure if the flowers cut off on the edge of the frame make any difference. Might be nicer if they were all included.

Or...excluded...the bits on the right and the cut off one and it's stem on the left. Desaturating the green and smoothing the background would be nice too. This image is strong enough as it is, however.

bob swanson

Fantastic shot. From a blind? www.bsvirginian.smugmug.com

Randall

Hi Steve
thanks for viewing and commenting on my image , if I remember right I shot this with my Nikon 300mm vr f/2.8 from about 12 feet but I was many feet away using a wireless trigger , they were completely undisturbed . I believe I cropped a vertical from a horizontal shot because I like the looks of a vertical better . Ill post another shot very similar that was also horizontal and see which you prefer. As to the flash you have a very discerning and good eye you would make a good judge .

Randall

thanks Ric I never thought about desaturating the green, but I could blur the background a bit with noisewear that might help . BTW you guys have some great pics also thanks for viewing and commenting.

Maestro

Both of them work. In this one I like the fact you achieved stronger eye contact and once again you have captured some nice interaction.

Ric Grupe

Randall wrote:

thanks Ric I never thought about desaturating the green, but I could blur the background a bit with noisewear that might help . BTW you guys have some great pics also thanks for viewing and commenting.

Here is a quick edit on your low res image to illustrate what I meant.


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Awais Yaqub

Lovely shot !

Randall

I see what your'e saying it contains the subject more completely.

kdog

Minor nits aside, this is definitely one of the more memorable photographs ever displayed in this forum.

Randall

Thanks kdog what a wonderful compliment, I have spent a lot of time waiting on bluebirds he he

Gale

Beautiful image

Osprey Whisperer

Nice capture. It's a shame that one flower is distracting from a clearer view of the left hand bird. Still like to see surroundings including in shots.

Randall

Thanks Bird man . I know what you mean