Over My Shoulder
Uploaded: April 21, 2009
Painted Bunting, late afternoon light.
With bright blue, green, and red plumage, the breeding male Painted Bunting is one of the continent's most gaudily colorful birds.
F/7.1, 1/800th, ISO 400. Canon 300mm f/2.8 + Kenko 2x tele.
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Patricia Seidler April 21, 2009
Wow. What color Howard. Great closeup with sharp detail! #1116639Michelle Alton April 21, 2009
Yep....looks like he belongs in Australia. I have never ever seen one of these... A continuation of your excellent work. #7426605Cathy Barrows April 21, 2009
what a beauty...love his colors #7426804Michelle Earle April 21, 2009
love the colors of the painted bunting, nice capture #7426931Jeff Robinson April 21, 2009
Your bird photography is amazing Howard!! Outstanding comp, color and detail! Jeff #7426958Ellen Hodges April 21, 2009
Fantastic capture, Howard!! #7427478Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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