Uploaded: May 01, 2009 08:16:22
Well I finally got the backyard theme image I was looking for but a day late!!! I was shooting the Goldfinches at my feeder and this guy showed up along with his bride... more to come. I was so happy to see him, I thought sure I'd never get the shot. Luckily I was using a tripod!
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 145.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
ROLAN NARMAN May 01, 2009
Wonderful composition and colors in your backyard Dianna! Excellent work! #1121680
Dominick M. Dimacale
May 01, 2009
Dominick #7472837
Dianna Murphy May 01, 2009
Thanks very much, I hope he keeps coming to the feeder/bath. #7472973
Laura E. Swan
May 01, 2009
-Laura #7472985
Eugenio Diaz May 01, 2009
So Colorful image and very well composed!Debra R. Harder May 01, 2009
WOW, Dianna! What a gorgeous scene! I've never seen such a beautiful bird. Excellent colors, details, composition, and, of course, timing. Great work my friend! Deb #7473006Dianna Murphy May 01, 2009
Thank guys I'm so pleased that you like it as much as I do! #7473088Melissa Olsen May 01, 2009
Beautiful capture...tripods are so nice when you are over 50 and your hand is not as steady as it use to be...LOL #7473141
JudyAnn Rector
May 01, 2009
Dianna Murphy May 01, 2009
thank you #7473471John Connolly May 01, 2009
What a wonderful, feel good image this is Dianna! A beautiully composed and presented image! #7473871Melissa G. Meiselman May 01, 2009
Outstanding photo of this beautiful bird taken with sharp detail, vivid detail and great DOF, Dianna!!! #7473936Sam Britt May 01, 2009
Great composition & color, beautiful bluebird, Dianna. #7474456Dianna Murphy May 01, 2009
thank you! #7474523Jeana Clark May 01, 2009
~J~ #7474542
Stefania Barbier
May 02, 2009
Dianna Murphy May 02, 2009
thank you. #7476605Amy Weiss May 02, 2009
Dianna, I love this shot! I don't think you could have caught a better pose (along with the surroundings) than this. Beautiful portfolio as well! Thanks for commenting on my images. :o) #7476713Dianna Murphy May 02, 2009
Thank you Amy, your gallery is spectacular so that's a big compliment from you. #7476740A P May 02, 2009
You sure did get it and get it wonderfully, Dianna. It's an awesome capture. Just perfect!! #7477850Michael Khoury May 03, 2009
This is actually very very beautiful Dianna...excellent picture !Gerri R. Jones May 05, 2009
So many wonderful elements in this image and beautifully composed Dianna! I love the bluebird, they are a joy to see and the rose is such a perfect touch here! #7489814Kathleen Rinker May 18, 2009
Gorgeous capture Dianna, love the scene, beautiful image!! #7533336Dianna Murphy May 18, 2009
Thank you! #7533595
Terry Cervi
May 27, 2009
Stefania Barbier
June 19, 2009
Michael Khoury June 19, 2009
Congrats again Dianna! #7650333Renee Doyle June 19, 2009
Gorgeous!!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Dianna!! #7650360Patricia Ronan June 19, 2009
Congrats again Dianna:) #7650576Jeana Clark June 19, 2009
~J~ #7651073
Lynn M. Whitt June 19, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS>>.... #7651081Cheryl E. Molennor June 19, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST!!!! #7651269ROLAN NARMAN June 19, 2009
Huge congrats on your fantastic finalist, Dianna! #7651928
Teresa Burnett
June 19, 2009
Anne M. Young
June 19, 2009
Dianna Murphy June 19, 2009
Thanks so much! #7652453Brett Dolsen June 19, 2009
Wonderfull finalists Dianna and this ones a gem!!What a beautifull bird!!Brett #7652762Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 19, 2009
Gorgeous finalist Dianna, congrats! #7653028
Cindy Bendush
June 19, 2009
Susan M. Hembree June 19, 2009
Beautiful colors, Dianna! Congratulations! #7653440Courtenay Vanderbilt June 20, 2009
Congratulations, Dianna!! #7654241Graeme yew Chow June 20, 2009
Great shot . Congratulations Diana! #7654981Sue Marshall June 20, 2009
Beautiful Finalist, Dianna!!Sam Britt June 20, 2009
Congratulations, Dianna! #7655149
Val Feldman
June 20, 2009
Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009
Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist! #7655555
Terry Cervi
June 20, 2009
Dianna Murphy June 20, 2009
Thanks for all the support of my BP friends. #7656097Freddy Bland June 20, 2009
Lovely capture, Dianna, and congratulations on your Finialist! #7656306Susie Peek-Swint June 20, 2009
Many congrats Dianna ~ beautiful capture! #7656563
Lisa J. Boulden
June 20, 2009
Patrick Rouzes
June 20, 2009
Alex T. Mizuno June 20, 2009
Such a refreshing image Dianna! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #7657750Marcel J. Fernandez June 20, 2009
Congratulations Dianna on your delightful Finalist. #7657864Debra R. Harder June 20, 2009
So beautiful, Dianna! Congratulations on another outstanding finalist!! Deb #7658406Dianna Murphy June 20, 2009
Thanks to all!!! #7658969Colleen Farrell June 20, 2009
Sensational capture, Dianna! Big congrats on your finalist! #7659404Kathy Cline June 21, 2009
SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL DIANNATammy Espino June 21, 2009
Congrats on your finalists!! :)) #7661861Margaret R. Barry June 21, 2009
Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Dianna! #7661937
Carol Engstrom
June 21, 2009
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