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Morning at the Glen

© Michelle Alton

Morning at the Glen

Uploaded: December 09, 2009

Description


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A few mornings ago, as I was stripping sheets, my eye was distracted by an amazing amount of bird activity in the front yard. I ran for my camera and stood at the window for about a half hour, snapping away.
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This gorgeous Northern Flicker female stood quietly to allow me to get this shot. Through the bedroom window, about 80 feet away, the focus was unartistic, but it has grown on me.
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Used the camera's wildlife setting, which captured the Flicker at 1600 ISO. Tamron 18-270 lens, handheld.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Barbara Waldoch December 09, 2009

Beautifully colourful bird and terrific catch, Michelle! #1214212

Gord MacEachern December 09, 2009

Always liked these guys, and you captured her beautifully Michelle!
I think she likes the attention! #8202768

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 09, 2009

Morning Mickey!!
The Flicker is One of My Favorites
I Think You got a fantastic Shot of this Beauty!!
Nicely Done!! #8202769

Sandra Anderson December 09, 2009

Beautiful capture Michelle.
Could you let me know what is the wildlife setting?
Cheers Sandy #8202773

Paul E. Earl December 09, 2009

Very beautifully captured, Michelle! Lovely shot! #8202774

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 09, 2009

Fantastic "through the window" capture Michelle! I love having wildlife around! Jeff #8202790

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 09, 2009

well spotted and captured, Michelle! #8202806

Douglas Pignet December 09, 2009

Beautiful capture and well worth the wait, well done Michelle. #8202877

Tiia Vissak December 09, 2009

great tones, details & framing! #8202886

December 09, 2009

Nice Bird image from you Michelle. Good Details, Lighting, Color and Clarity.

Brian
#8202974

Marilyn Cornwell December 09, 2009

Great capture, Michelle! #8203000

Alan L. Borror December 09, 2009

WOW!!! What a great backyard image, Michelle! Love it! #8203122

Anita Hogue December 09, 2009

Oh, Michelle, this is excellent! An absolutely gorgeous capture! #8203168

Lynn M. Whitt December 09, 2009

Beautiful composition and capture.... #8203212

Hal Bambrick December 09, 2009

Very Nice Wildlife Capture Michelle!!!!. #8203244

frank w. degenhardt December 09, 2009

Michelle- Awe girl, you got it perfect. A beautiful sight to see and you really know that camera to capture it with such gorgeous clarity and beautiful colors. Love the scene with that fasinating bird sitting atop of th stump. You really brought out its beauty.
Stunning work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, take care my friend. #8203376

ROLAN NARMAN December 09, 2009

Beautiful capture and composition Michelle! #8203394

Jack Ryan December 09, 2009

Excellent composition...and the detail and color are exceptional as well. Great work. #8203480

Val Feldman level-classic December 09, 2009

Handheld? 80 feet away...Girl, you and your Tamron zoom are an unbeatable combo! Flickers are my favorite also and you've captured her sweetly - but that moss covered stump!! I need that in my backyard! Well done, Michelle! #8203519

Ron McEwan December 09, 2009

I see absolutely nothing wrong with this terrific wild life shot. Job very well accomplished my friend. #8203618

Marty Straub December 09, 2009

Your whole story exudes artistic, Michelle. Only the artistic sheet stripper would have noticed the activiity. It was the thrill of the art that kept you there in the not-so-perfect setting for a half hour. You show an artistic attachment to your subject, and your appreciation of your craft brought you a deeper understanding of your result. You may not consider it your best work, but it sure has your best workings. #8203686

Monnie Ryan December 09, 2009

I think it's great, Michelle! The composition, colors and texture are wonderful. In any event, I'm glad it took you away from sheet-stripping for a while! #8203732

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 09, 2009

Such a beautiful capture, Michelle. #8203796

Mike Clime December 09, 2009

Pretty capture and nice comp! Like to watch these birds at the feeder. #8204015

John Connolly December 09, 2009

An excellent capture of this beautiful bird, Michelle! It has such wonderful colors in its feathers! #8204055

Ann Coates level-classic December 09, 2009

Sure is a pretty bird Michelle. Beautifully captured. #8204504

Joseph N. DiGilio December 09, 2009

How do you like that lens Michelle? I've been thinking about asking Santa for one.
This is a fine wildlife shot Michelle. I like watching these birds. They are so active. I never got a nice image like this though. You worked hard for this shot. Your patience paid off. #8204701

David Phalen December 09, 2009

Excellent comp, colors, textures and details in an outstanding wildlife image!! #8204825

Renee Doyle December 09, 2009

Excellent and tack sharp capture of this beauty Michelle!!!! His colouring is so pretty!! Fabulous capture!! #8204891

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 09, 2009

Great capture of this pretty bird Michelle! #8205010

Yulianto Soeroso December 09, 2009

nice catch #8205179

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 10, 2009

Great comp and beautiful wildlife capture, Michelle!! #8205203

Howard B. Cheek December 10, 2009

Technically well done Michelle, the woodpecker and stump share the frame so nicely too :)
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December 10, 2009

Beautiful capture,and excellent timing,this is a beautiful woodpecker,Michelle,beautiful work!!!!! #8206218

Tommy E. Burgess December 10, 2009

Outstanding capture of this very beautiful bird Michelle!! #8207277

Brett Dolsen December 11, 2009

Great capture under such difficult circumstances Michelle!!Looks great for such high ISO!!Brett #8207513

Dick W. Wyatt December 11, 2009

Great capture. I like any bird photo ! #8207580

Avril Young December 11, 2009

OMG awesome capture of this beautiful bird...looks like she/he was posing for you.... #8207852

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 11, 2009

Extraordinary image, Michelle!!! AWESOME!!! :-) k #8209057

Kathy Coombs December 20, 2009

I agrre with marty and everyone else! I have never seen a bird like this before..very nice! #8235854

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