Over My Shoulder

© Howard B. Cheek

Over My Shoulder

Uploaded: April 21, 2009

Description

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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Comments

Patricia Seidler April 21, 2009

Wow. What color Howard. Great closeup with sharp detail! #1116639

Michelle 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. #7426605

Cathy Barrows April 21, 2009

what a beauty...love his colors #7426804

Michelle Earle April 21, 2009

love the colors of the painted bunting, nice capture #7426931

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 21, 2009

Your bird photography is amazing Howard!! Outstanding comp, color and detail! Jeff #7426958

Ellen Hodges April 21, 2009

Fantastic capture, Howard!! #7427478

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