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The Stare Down

© frank w. degenhardt

The Stare Down

Uploaded: March 16, 2017 04:43:38 | Entered: March 16, 2017 04:44:18

Description

I think he was trying to challenge me to a stare down. He won.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 205.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Harvey A. Ravitch March 16, 2017

You got the better of him, by taking this Excellent capture! I love your pov, detail, color, textures, & image. Awesome! #1681779

Candace M. Cleveland March 16, 2017

Love everything about this!! Harvey beat me to it... He was showing off for you. #11572136

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 16, 2017

Bird: "I'm taking this stare down seriously, Frank!" Superb details, color, and composition... this is so good!!! #11572139

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 16, 2017

Outstanding!! Love the stare, details and dof. Hope to see this again. #11572141

frank w. degenhardt March 16, 2017 1

Thank you so much Harvey, Candace, Joanna, and Tammy. Have a great day. #11572209

Carrie M. Groseclose March 16, 2017

Beautifully captured Frank! I love the intensity of the stare, the eye color is gorgeous, and the lines from the feathers add such interest! Great image!! #11572218

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 16, 2017

He sure looks like her was challenging you to something!! VERY well done!! <>< #11572270

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 16, 2017

Fantastic close up Frank!,
Amalia #11572280

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 16, 2017

Awesome, Frank! You sure captured the "look!" Love the way his feathers fan out behind his portrait, making the perfect background. #11572335

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 17, 2017

Impressive perspective and capture Frank - Outstanding work! #11572408

frank w. degenhardt March 17, 2017

Thank you Carrie, Nancy, Amalia, Ann, and Jeff. Have a fantastic day and a wonderful weekend. #11572413

frank w. degenhardt March 17, 2017

Thank you Carrie, Nancy, Amalia, Ann, and Jeff. Have a fantastic day and a wonderful weekend. #11572414

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 29, 2017

Congrats on another well-deserved finalist, Frank! #11588515

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 29, 2017

Outstanding finalist. Congrats, Frank. #11588564

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 29, 2017

Congrats, Frank, on this awesome finalist!
#11588585

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 29, 2017

Do I see Silver? CONGRATS! ;o) #11588722

Avril Young April 29, 2017

huge congrats on this beauty...love the Emu, have quite a few in Australia...love it Frank. #11589199

Candace M. Cleveland April 30, 2017

Those eyes have put a spell on the judges!! Terrific Frank. #11589577

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 30, 2017

WOW what eye contact and details Frank. Congrats on fantastic finalist. #11589642

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 30, 2017

No surprise here, I LOVE this!! CONGRATULATIONS!! <>< #11589763

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