Painted Bunting

dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
edited May 19, 2011 in Wildlife
Granted these aren't as great as the normal shots in this gallery, but I am excited to share.
Hagerman NWR is full of these little guys and I can hear them everywhere. Seeing one is quite another matter and getting one to sit still and pose is even rarer. It was afternoon light and he was a pretty good distance from my little point and shoot, so I am pretty pleased with what I got. By far the best I have ever managed of a Painted Bunting... now to get a better one. :)

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Donna

My SmugMug

Comments

  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    What beautiful colors this little bird has! Thanks for posting, Donna. Best, Pam
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2011
    Nice captures of a very colorful subject.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    These guys are hard to get good shots of, so getting something is always good! thumb.gif
    Glenn

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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    Thanks all
    I went out yesterday evening hoping for better light, which I had, but could not get a single shot one. They all insisted on hiding... so yes, I am happy with any shot of these guys.
    Donna

    My SmugMug
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