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Indigo Bunting or Blue Grosebeck?

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Indigo Bunting or Blue Grosebeck? - 06-26-2011, 08:39 AM

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If this is an Indigo Bunting, it is the first one that I have ever seen, much less photographed.
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06-26-2011, 09:44 AM


That is a handsome shot of an indigo bunting! Congrats!

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06-26-2011, 11:29 AM


That is an outstanding capture Bill. The eye just sparkles.
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06-26-2011, 01:00 PM


Way to go on your first one! Good capture Bill.

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06-26-2011, 01:30 PM


I like the way the limited DOF sets off your subject from the background as well as the solid darker backdrop.

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06-26-2011, 02:10 PM


Would look nice as a vertical shot as well.

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06-27-2011, 07:16 AM


Well color me jealous...great job on this one Bill...excellent color, details and pose...not bad for first sighting...

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06-28-2011, 08:14 AM


Thanks guys for your generous comments. The three days that I spent at SLRSP were wonderful. I saw several birds which I had never seen previously.

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06-29-2011, 09:56 AM


Fantastic shot!
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