Scarlet Tanager


Posted by Missy Mandel on Mon May 25, 2015 7:09 am

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I have always wanted to get a glimpse of this beautiful bird, and magically on Saturday (my birthday :) ) this guy landed in a sumac tree not 10 feet from my face. I asked him nicely to wait while I went inside to get my stuff.  He sang and patiently waited while I snapped away.  The light wasn't perfect but it was the 
best birthday present ever!!

560mm, ISO 2000, f 5.6, 1/640
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by Rachels on Mon May 25, 2015 7:42 am
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So glad he waited patiently for you
You certainly did him justice with this gorgeous photo
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by Carol Clarke on Mon May 25, 2015 8:19 am
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Certainly a sweet birthday present Missy! A beautiful image in every respect.
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by anupbunny on Mon May 25, 2015 8:35 am
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Excellent gift on your birthday.. Had a super one.. Love the pose in this image
 

by WDCarrier on Mon May 25, 2015 9:05 am
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Another of your beautiful images of native songbirds. Happy Birthday!
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by Robert on Mon May 25, 2015 9:43 am
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Beautiful image Missy. Hopefully, he sang a happy birthday song for you as well! :D
 

by himadri roy on Mon May 25, 2015 10:06 am
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Fabulous framing in low light condition .Happy birth day .....
 

by Matt Filosa on Mon May 25, 2015 10:07 am
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Beautiful photo. Very nice to have the bird perched at eye-level and close.

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by Mike Delgado on Mon May 25, 2015 11:44 am
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by elauer on Mon May 25, 2015 12:32 pm
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Best birthday wishes to you Missy. A beautiful capture of a beautiful bird.
 

by Graeme Guy on Mon May 25, 2015 4:01 pm
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I would be extremely happy to have this as a birthday present. What a beauty. Happy Birthday and well shot.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon May 25, 2015 7:27 pm
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Fantastic shot! It just glows! Happy birthday, and welcome as a new moderator!
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by Karl Egressy on Tue May 26, 2015 1:04 pm
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Wow, a real beauty shot, Missy.
 

by Bill Morales on Tue May 26, 2015 7:47 pm
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A real beauty!
 

by David Stimac on Wed May 27, 2015 7:52 am
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Beautiful light & nice pose!
 

by Greg Oakley on Thu May 28, 2015 2:18 am
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Simply stunning, Missy - great image!
 

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