Juvenile Scaly-Breasted Munia

© Ali Hoolash

Juvenile Scaly-Breasted Munia

Uploaded: February 14, 2005 11:38:48

Description

Sigma 70-300mm APO lens. For convenience, I used my tripod as a monopod. Shot taken at ISO 1250 - 1/160sec @ f8.

Comments

M. L. Jones February 14, 2005

Ali, this is so beautiful. I love the detail and colors. It amazes me how really wonderful photos never have many comments! Good work! #215556

Terry L. Ellis level-classic February 14, 2005

Beautiful colors, DOF and detail. I could sit and gaze at this forever, Ali. #1104031

Ali Hoolash February 14, 2005

To M.L.Jones & Terry E: Thank you very much for your nice comments! I really appreciate them! #1104375

Joyce Baldassarre February 15, 2005

This is stunning. The intensity and clarity is perfect. This is a winner. #1105251

Susie Peek-Swint February 26, 2005

This is beautiful Ali ~ congrats on a well-deserved potd! #1134162

Karen Engelbreth February 26, 2005

Beautiful image - congrats on your POTD, Ali! #1134195

Joline Frazier February 26, 2005

What a refreshing photo to see this morning. It is a true breath of spring. Congratulations on being chosed for photo of the day. It is a pleasure to see such beauty. #1134249

Scott Pedersen February 26, 2005

Did a good job blurring out the background. Nice positioning of the subject. I like it. #1134325

Ed Heaton February 26, 2005

Good morning Ali,
What a lovely image! Well done :-) #1134343

Jill A. Johnson February 26, 2005

Excellent Image!!!
Super Work Ali!!!

Jill :) #1134353

Terri L. Scribner February 26, 2005

Wonderful image, Ali! Great DoF and clarity..Congrats, on your POTD win!! #1134359

Casey A. Hanson February 26, 2005

Beautiful composition and DoF, Ali! Congratulations on a well deserved POTD!
I hope we seee this again :0) #1134365

Margo Bathrick February 26, 2005

Beautiful Photograph. Congrats on your POTD!! #1134425

Sandra Wehrman February 26, 2005

Intriguing title, outstanding photo - well done! #1134436

Sharon McClung February 26, 2005

Beautiful capture! Congratulations on POTD! #1134457

Dan Walters February 26, 2005

Great capture. Really like the comp. and soft colors. Great job. #1134465

February 26, 2005

Excellent shot! Great color and detail. Well deserving POTD! Congratulations!
Bill #1134500

Robert L. Andersen February 26, 2005

Awersome capture Ali! Congrats!! #1134588

February 26, 2005

Stunning! I LOVE the colours in this. #1134744

Robert N. Valine February 26, 2005

Very nice Ali ! I know how difficult it can be to photograph birds. They don't sit still for very long and if they see you,it can be difficult to get close enough to get a good shot. Congratulations on the POTD ! #1134909

February 26, 2005

Beautiful colors and background with detail..Congrats #1134959

Mary Dorman February 26, 2005

Great shot . . . great photographer! #1134965

graham lancaster February 26, 2005

fantastic shot ali #1134997

Vik Orenstein February 26, 2005

what a gorgeous shot! I love thegreen of the leaves with the olive green and browns of the bird! you captured a beautiful palette! #1135186

Kathleen R. Struckle February 26, 2005

Gorgeous shot!! Great detail and color. Congrat's on POTD!! #1135197

Mary-Ella Bowles February 26, 2005

What a beautiful bird photo - lovely in every way. Congratulations on this well deserved POTD, Ali. #1135460

Debbi Smirnoff February 26, 2005

All I can say is "Wow!!!!" This is so gorgeous!
Debbi #1135737

February 27, 2005

Whoa! Just great! Enjoyed your gallery as well! #1136676

Ali Hoolash February 27, 2005

I missed my email yesterday and it was nice surprise to see this one in my mailbox! Thank you BetterPhoto!

Thank you everyone for your nice and encouraging comments! #1137029

Lori Carlson February 28, 2005

I agree with Vik! :0)
I was away for the weekend and this was lovely to come home to. It is just such a wonderful composition and the curve of the branch adds so much interest too it. Birds will always be one of my favorites in God's creation and you "captured" him well! Congrats Ali!
#1138474

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 01, 2005

Absolutely gorgeous image, a well deserved potd win. Great work, congrats!!! #1141079

Wendy Stevenson March 02, 2005

Congrats on your POTD win with this beautiful shot!! #1143346

Terry L. Ellis level-classic March 15, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist, Ali! I knew it was great the moment I saw it. #1177232

Jim Kinnunen level-classic March 16, 2005

Well done finalist, Ali!!! #1183496

Veronica Beaudry July 06, 2011

Lovely image. Good color and clarity. #9511619

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