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© Susan Jane Allen

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Uploaded: April 19, 2007 10:32:50

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04/18/07, Miyazu, Japan. Hurray! I've finally started attracting birds to a little platform I set up in a little Japanese maple in my garden, a few meters outside a glass door. That took a while and my challenge now is how spooked they get when I appear, even inside. I've thought of a way now, but haven't had time to try. I'll draw the curtains and just poke my camera lens out! Yesterday there was a lovely green Japanese Nightengale that flew away the instant I appeared. This is a sparrow. I may now have to delay my plans to get a cat...

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Brinn MacDougall April 19, 2007

Alot of hard work to catch this beauty, beautiful, Susan. #640795

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 19, 2007

Thanks so much, Brinn! #4186824

Ken Smith level-classic April 19, 2007

Wow, you laid this out really well, Susan. Very clear and the colors are super! #4186832

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 19, 2007

Kinda surprised to see you browsing the animals section... Must be those fantastic new bird ops that got you started! Time's coming when you'll master everything and nothing will be left for us to try to excel in! #4186862

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe April 19, 2007

Great clarity and colors, Susan! Great capture. #4186967

April 19, 2007

Beautiful photo. What lens did you use? I recently purchased the Cannon XTI camera. #4187001

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 19, 2007

Thanks Mike and Theresa! I used my recently acquired (albeit used) Canon 100-400L. I love it! #4187152

A C April 19, 2007

yes, delay your plans to get a cat. This is fantastic. I love the colors and composition. Bravo! #4187706

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 19, 2007

Long lost Cherylann! How wonderful to hear from you! #4188335

Colleen Farrell April 19, 2007

Terrific capture, Susan! Excellent clarity and composition--the soft blue and green in the background really set off the bird, and the red leaves of the maple are lovely! #4188498

Joerg Schlagheck April 20, 2007

Great shot Susan! Yeah I'd wait with that cat. You might be able to get more beautiful images like this if you do. I like your strategy! #4191845

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 20, 2007

Thanks so much, Colleen and Joerg! And thanks for the advice about the cat. I almost always have a cat, wherever I go, but have been a bit hesitant--what with the tatami mats... Do they really significantly scare birds away from your garden? #4191961

Jane M April 23, 2007

Great capture. Love the colors too! #4199994

Susan Jane Allen level-classic April 23, 2007

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Jane! #4200039

Sharon Day May 24, 2007

Another superb finalist, Susan!!!! Congratulations and good luck next round! #4323129

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 24, 2007

Thanks Sharon! Pretty sure it won't go further than this, but, hey, I'm happy with finalists! #4323601

Brinn MacDougall May 24, 2007

Who knows, both are beautiful, big congrats, Susan! #4324348

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 24, 2007

Thanks Brinn! #4324382

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 24, 2007

Congrats Susan on this terrific Finalist! Jeff #4324525

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 24, 2007

Thanks so much, Jeff! #4324720

Les Rhoades level-classic May 24, 2007

Congratulations on your FINALIST!


Another PG101 WINNER
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Chris Budny level-deluxe May 24, 2007

Congratulations, Susan! #4325368

Sylvia Rossler May 24, 2007

Such a cute catch !! Big congrats Susan :O) #4325572

Mitch Spence level-classic May 24, 2007

Very nice shot on your Japanese maple, Susan. Congratulations. #4326183

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 24, 2007

Thanks so much Les, Christopher, Sylvia and Mitch, for the encourgement--and thannks Les for the colourful enthusiasm! #4326532

Ken Smith level-classic May 25, 2007

Congratulations, Susan, on this beautiful finalist! I'm so far behind on commenting. #4327857

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 25, 2007

Thanks, Ken, I haven't even started except for a a couple people I checked up on! Getting ready for a challenging job interview where I have to give a demonstration in Osaka and kind of freaking out a bit! #4328119

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