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Magpie Perching

© Patti Coblentz

Magpie Perching

Uploaded: September 27, 2011

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S

Comments

Thomas E. Hinds September 28, 2011 0

I love this! Great angles and shapes! Terrific comp and texture! The magpie did well to stay there for you! This is just great! #1411294

Patti Coblentz September 28, 2011 0

Thank you Tom...I'm glad you like it! #9701814

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 28, 2011 0

Amazing entry, love everything about this image ~ the tones, color, shapes, all contributing to make this outstanding and the Magpie puts it over the top! #9701953

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 28, 2011 0

Have to agree, Patti. Fabulous texture, tones and color in this and the Magpie is the icing on the cake, really. Hope we see this again!

UB. #9701998

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 28, 2011 0

What a fantastically productive trip you had; Mr Magpie was there just for you! #9702089

Joy Rector September 28, 2011 0

excellent comp #9702398

Richard B. Hallick September 28, 2011 0

Beautiful colors and textures. Love the southwestern theme. Santa Fe? #9702942

Patti Coblentz September 28, 2011 0

Thank you very much Rey, Usman, Melinda, Joy, and Richard!

Hi Richard...close enough...Taos :) #9702947

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 28, 2011 0

Great detail, Patricia. Love the color and shapes. Looks like an amazing place. #9703082

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 28, 2011 0

Gorgeous tones, colors, lighting, shapes, clarity & beauty here, Patti! Winner in my book! #9703805

Bob Cournoyer level-classic September 29, 2011 0

What they ^ said... :-) #9703821

Gord MacEachern September 29, 2011 0

Love the shapes, tones and textures Patti, and the Magpie is the finishing touch, well done! #9703915

Patti Coblentz September 29, 2011 0

Thank you Bojan, PatricK, Bob, and Gord! #9703926

Phillip R. Connolly September 29, 2011 0

This one contains so much interest, Patricia!! Well captured and hope that little Magpie got something to eat!

Phil #9704029

Robert R. Goodman September 29, 2011 0

Hi Patricia,Absolutely beautiful my friend.That is the first time I've ever seen a Magpie,not a bird we see in the valley.Stunning capture,On my way home this weekend I'm stopping over at Dragoon Spring.I have never been there!!!! #9704173

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 29, 2011 0

Love the finishing touch of the magpie perched up there, Patti! A terrific shot! #9704182

Patti Coblentz September 29, 2011 0

Thank you very much Phillip, Bobby, and Terry! #9704192

Julie Burnett September 29, 2011 0

WOW, Patti, the tones, textures, comp, colors, and of course the posing Magpie are all fantastic!! Fabulous work!! #9704959

Renata Gusciora September 29, 2011 0

Greatly seen and composed,Patti!Fantastic colors and lighting too! #9704967

Patti Coblentz September 29, 2011 0

Thank you Julie, and Renata! #9705202

Susan Fox September 30, 2011 0

This is excellent! Perfectly composed, love the bird #9705974

Patti Coblentz September 30, 2011 0

Thank you, Susan! #9706064

Daniella Puente September 30, 2011 0

Wonderful! #9707470

Patti Coblentz September 30, 2011 0

Thank you, Daniella! #9707649

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 01, 2011 0

I feel like I might be winding through a maze and eventually coming out where the magpie rests. The tonality of the image is soothing and then there is that sudden blast of colour to keep the eye focused. Another professional framing of a spectacular image. #9708347

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