The Happy Couple

© R. J. Laudenbacher

The Happy Couple

Uploaded: October 15, 2010 04:18:28

Description

F/16, 1/200, ISO-400, 500mm focal length, 150-500mm lens

A male and female Common Crossbill perched in a pine tree before flying off together.

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 15, 2010

Excellent composition and details, Becky. Just beautiful! #1317615

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 15, 2010

I remember the day we stood and shot these little guys, Doris! They were posing perfectly for us and your detail on them is excellent! Super job, Doris! #8967771

Julie Burnett October 15, 2010

The lighting, colors, composition, and clarity are gorgeous, Becky!! #8967778

Maria A. Gonzalez October 15, 2010

Excellent capture,poses and colors,RJ..Beautiful. #8967782

Ron McEwan October 15, 2010

Whatever I might say about this fabulous image would sound mundane at best. In my opinion I bet we see it again. WTG RJ #8967812

Gord MacEachern October 15, 2010

Looks like a winning capture to me Becky, love it!! #8967813

Robert R. Goodman October 15, 2010

Hi R.J.,I never seen that kind of bird before.Beautiful capture.Excellent lighting!!!! #8967818

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 15, 2010

What a perfect pose for you ... beautiful! #8967825

Danny B. Head October 15, 2010

I am saying, "winner" here.... Stunning! #8967868

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 15, 2010

Totally gorgeous!! #8967883

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 15, 2010

An Outstanding nature/wildlife capture!! Jeff #8967958

Jack Ryan October 15, 2010

Excellent comp, color and clarity...outstanding work...very well done, R.J. #8968129

Douglas Pignet October 15, 2010

Very kewl image with great lighting and colors...Well done #8968260

Lynn M. Whitt October 16, 2010

Beautiful birds and composition... #8972683

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 17, 2010

Your comments are so much appreciated. I thank you all so very much. #8976338

Rona L. Schwarz October 17, 2010

Outstanding wildlife capture of this pair, Becky! The detail is superb and I love the composition! #8978989

Renata Gusciora October 18, 2010

Beautiful capture and unique presentation,R.J.! #8981508

Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2010

A big Congratulations,R.J.!!! #9036283

Rona L. Schwarz November 15, 2010

So happy to see this one again, Becky - it is superb. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9036362

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2010

This is a beautiful shot of those Crossbills Doris! Congrats on your Finalist! #9036414

Danny B. Head November 15, 2010

I'm still saying "winner"! Congrats! #9037465

Marilyn Cornwell November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this finalist, Becky! Wonderful! #9037505

Freddy Bland November 15, 2010

WOW, Becky, this is wonderful!! Congratulations on your finalist!! Nice work here!! #9038135

Kathleen Rinker November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this and all your beautiful finalists!! #9038210

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9038353

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

This is lovely! Congratulations! #9038565

Maria A. Gonzalez November 15, 2010

Congratulations,Becky on your beautiful finalists and good luck in the next round. #9038757

Sam Britt November 15, 2010

Congrats!! #9039502

Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist! #9039585

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Congrats on your Well Deserved Finalist!! Jeff #9040677

Ellen Hodges November 16, 2010

Huge congrats on this outstanding finalist and your other awesome finalists, too!!! Very best luck!!! #9040678

Anita Hogue November 16, 2010

Beautiful finalist, Becky! Congratulations! #9040785

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Huge congrats, Becky...these are such unusual birds - you've captured them perfectly! All the best in the upcoming round! #9040854

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 16, 2010

Your kind remarks are so appreciated and I am so thankful for all of them. #9040898

anonymous November 16, 2010

Congratulations RJ on your Beautiful finalist! #9041184

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

This is really BEAUTIFUL, Becky! Huge congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #9041522

Carol Eade level-addict November 16, 2010

What a beautiful finalist, congratulations Becky! #9042123

Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist #9042162

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this great finalist RJ!

jo ann c. #9042243

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Congratulations!!! #9042372

Heather Pickard November 16, 2010

WOW ! Crossbills. Now I'm really impressed.
I know how hard it is to first find these flying nomads of the north, never mind photographing them. And you got a pair. Just fabulous Becky.
A wonderful image that well deserves the recognition. #9043256

Nadia Paul November 17, 2010

What a beautiful capture RJ - congrats on your finalist! #9044115

Patricia Seidler November 17, 2010

Another terrific finalist RJ! #9044598

Dianna Murphy November 18, 2010

Beautiful! #9049317

Thomas E. Hinds November 19, 2010

Wonderful work here, R.J.! Beautiful Finalist! #9052176

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