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A Bird in a Not-So-Gilded Cage

© Mary K. Robison

A Bird in a Not-So-Gilded Cage

Uploaded: January 23, 2012

Description

Loved the bird --- hated his prison.

Took photo in harsh lighting at a local pet store. Adjusted contrast/hue, etc., in PSE 2.

Exif: F Number: 5.4, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.10 mm, Model: FinePix F500EXR

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 23, 2012

Beautiful details and bir, Mary. #1438418

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 23, 2012

He sure is a pretty bird. That lighting can be brutal. Good job. #9936514

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 23, 2012

You handled the light well Mary - Great job! #9936534

Douglas Pignet January 23, 2012

how cute...nice capture #9936566

Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2012

Hi Mary,Fantastic capture my friend.Stunning detail and excellent lighting,Great title!!! #9936580

Karen Bacon January 23, 2012

a great picture of this beautiful bird! I love the colors! #9936728

Ann Coates level-classic January 23, 2012

I know what you mean about the cage. The kids would love another budgie but I'm not so keen on confining a bird to a cage anymore. This is a lovely capture Mary. #9937158

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 23, 2012

Wow fantastic colouring on this little birdie. #9937637

Barbara Waldoch January 23, 2012

Lovely capture, Mary! #9938221

Mary K. Robison January 23, 2012

I appreciate your comments, Tammy, Carolyn. Jeff, Doug, Bobby, Karen, Ann, Heather, and Barbara. Thank you! #9938320

Tiia Vissak January 25, 2012

great colors & pov! #9944044

Mary K. Robison January 25, 2012

Thanks for commenting on my photos tonight, Tiia. I really appreciate it.
Congrats again on your finalist ~ good luck next round! #9944099

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 27, 2012

I feel the same way, Mary. Thanks for sharing this beautiful image. #9950673

Mary K. Robison January 27, 2012

Thank you for commenting, Kiki! Glad you like this. #9951731

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