All Puffed up!

Uploaded: July 25, 2012 20:21:22

Description

This bird was in the shade and I was close enough to add flash,used my Sigma 120-400mm.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Leslie J. Morris level-addict July 26, 2012

Made me smile early this morning and I have not even had much of my coffee. Really cute shot! #1477008

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

This is gorgeous, congratulations on your finalist. #10294915

Jan Eklof August 29, 2012

Thanks, I thought it was cute too how it kept ruffling it's feathers. #10296084

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 30, 2012

I love this! What a great catch! Excellent details and a beautiful b/g for this sweet little "puff ball"! Hope we see it again - and congrats on a wonderful Finalist, Jan! #10299084

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2012

What a fantastic capture...big congratulations on this super finalist
Jan, I love it!

jo ann c. #10314198

Jan Eklof September 23, 2012

Thanks for all the comments. #10334055

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