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Bluebird of Happiness [Recent Photography Contest Entries]

© Shirley D. Freeman

Bluebird of Happiness

Uploaded: February 07, 2017 12:30:51 | Entered: February 07, 2017 12:31:06

Description

This little guy seemed to be very content and could care less that I was photographing him. Hand held, 100-400 mm L lens at 400, IS activated with 1.4 teleconverter (for total of 560 mm), f8, 1/2000, ISO 1600, in manual mode.

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic February 07, 2017

Beautiful bluebird, Shirley. #1679254

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 07, 2017

Love the contrast between the beautiful blue bird and the old pipe rails!!! Lovely color and fantastic detail Shirley! #11561043

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 07, 2017

Shirley, could you send that "care less" attitude this way, please. It's rare to get the bluebirds to stay in one spot for very long here. Love the tilt of its head and the bokeh. :o) #11561047

Gord MacEachern February 08, 2017

Love your comp, colors, and detail Shirley, nice that he is so relaxed with you!! #11561083

Shirley D. Freeman February 08, 2017

Thank you all very much. Joanna, having the reach of 560 mm helped, plus maybe he knew there was an electric fence keeping me from getting any closer! They usually don't let me get close either. I am thinking of putting up a nesting box for them, then I could capture them through my window. <>< #11561102

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 08, 2017

LOL... I need more glass (Christmas Wish List!) ;o) Your idea of putting up a nesting box is excellent. I will watch for those window shots this summer. #11561109

Chuck Green level-classic February 08, 2017

Precious shot of Mr Bluebird, Shirley! <>< #11561165

Shirley D. Freeman February 08, 2017

Thank you, Chuck. <>< #11561170

John Connolly February 08, 2017

What a beautiful little bird and capture Shirley! nice work! #11561190

John Connolly February 08, 2017

What a beautiful little bird and capture Shirley! nice work! #11561191

Shirley D. Freeman February 08, 2017

Thank you, John. <>< #11561192

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 11, 2017

What a GORGEOUS little bird Shirley, beautifully captured!! <>< #11561939

Shirley D. Freeman February 11, 2017

Thank you, Nancy. <>< #11561981

Rudi Reiner level-classic February 12, 2017

Excellent comp, lighting and colors! #11562082

Shirley D. Freeman February 12, 2017

Thank you, Rudi. <>< #11562114

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 31, 2017

Beautiful capture and finalist. Congrats, Shirley. #11577236

Shirley D. Freeman March 31, 2017

Thank you, Tammy. <>< #11577333

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 31, 2017

Looking superb in Silver... congratulations! #11577367

Shirley D. Freeman March 31, 2017

Thank you, Joanna. <>< #11577412

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 02, 2017

Wonderful Finalist Shirley, huge congratulations!!! #11578949

Janet Daniel April 04, 2017

A beautiful capture and I love the bluebird, Shirley! Congratulations on your Finalist! #11579720

Shirley D. Freeman April 04, 2017

Thank you, John and Janet. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I have a major project that I am doing for someone, and it is taking a lot of my time. <>< #11579902

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