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Posted by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed May 19, 2004 6:27 pm

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Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis

This female was photographed at a county park in Lorain, Ohio.

Is the two-toned background too distracting?

10D, 500mm f4 IS, EF 1.4xII, ISO 200, f9, 1/640.

Any comments are appreciated.
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by Greg Downing on Wed May 19, 2004 6:42 pm
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I think the two-toned background adds some depth. I like it.
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by AForns on Wed May 19, 2004 6:44 pm
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Very nice image Burce, love the look back pose and framing. The two tone BG adds to the image.

Just would use a bit more USM

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by Alan Murphy on Wed May 19, 2004 7:01 pm
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Bruce, I too like the BG. Sweet shot.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed May 19, 2004 7:26 pm
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Excellent shot, Bruce. The look-back is appealing. Great BG.
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by AlexC on Wed May 19, 2004 7:32 pm
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Excellent all around. lovely bird and lookback pose, wonderful BG as well!!
8) 8) 8) Congrats!!!
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by Yanni on Wed May 19, 2004 8:09 pm
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Very nice image Bruce, I love the framing and the BG I think adds to the image. Great shot. Congrats.
 

by LHays on Wed May 19, 2004 8:29 pm
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Do I ever love this one. Excellent detail.....and the colors and BG are wonderful. This is one of your best.
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by Matthew Whitley on Wed May 19, 2004 9:38 pm
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I agree with what has already been said in that the BG is very nice and the image could use a touch of USM. A very nice shot of this gal!
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by Peter Wallack on Wed May 19, 2004 10:36 pm
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This female is sure a nice piece of tail. :oops: I MEAN THE TAIL ON THIS FEMALE IS SURE NICE.
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by Bill Whala on Wed May 19, 2004 11:03 pm
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Bruce,

I love the pose. The two-toned background looks fine to me. If I were to wish for anything regarding the BG, it would for there to be some green on the left hand side for balance.

Excellent shot as is, too. :)
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by E.J. Peiker on Thu May 20, 2004 12:02 am
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Very nice shot - we don't usually get to see the female of this species.
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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 20, 2004 3:28 am
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What a beautiful little bird Bruce! Wonderful detail in the pattern and colours of the feathers and that lovely over the shoulder look back too.

I love this shot just as it is. 8) 8) 8) 8) :)
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by Jim Urbach on Thu May 20, 2004 5:54 am
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Bruce,

Rarely do we ever see this lady posted. Excellent look back pose. The BG is neat.

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by Mike Wilson on Thu May 20, 2004 1:18 pm
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I like everything about this one. Very sharp and well lit too.
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by joseph motto on Thu May 20, 2004 4:13 pm
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by Marc Oliver on Thu May 20, 2004 8:27 pm
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Very nice - congrats! :D :D :D

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by fredcor on Fri May 21, 2004 8:41 am
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Excellent, the head turn is wonderful.
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