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Posted by Alan Murphy on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:13 pm

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by Sidamo on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:29 pm
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Wow! What a lovely perch and BG! He looks like he's wearing a bandit's bandanna, huh? Well done. Alan!
 

by Wayne Nicholas on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:29 pm
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Did it have to be named after you? Nice shot, Alan. The light on this is too sweet. Love that gorget.
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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:44 pm
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Good as it gets! Love the color and the comp... Just excellent
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by Chris Klapheke on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:49 pm
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Wow! Beautiful color and a way cool perch.

Very nice!
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by Mike Wilson on Fri Jun 11, 2004 3:58 am
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Great one AM. I especially like the knitted brow in his expression. Wonderful graduated bg but the perch is not your best! :lol: :wink:
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:13 am
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Hey!! We've had Mike's Warbler and Mike's Snipe - now we've got YOUR Hummingbird!! - Nothing like keeping it in the family!! :lol:

I just love the delicacy of this tiny cocktail on a stick Alan. What a little darling - and love that 'don't you dare!!' expression. :) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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by fredcor on Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:03 am
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:D :D :D A tremendous shot. The colours, perch and BG are perfect.
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by whf4 on Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:14 am
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That's tremendous! I love it all. Can you discuss your framing/cropping choices?
 

by Alan Murphy on Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:46 am
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whf4 wrote: Can you discuss your framing/cropping choices?
Good question.

Because the perch happens to be long and verticle and the bird is sitting somewhat verticle, it would make sense to make this a verticle comp. When choosing a vertical comp it's ok to place the subject in the center of the frame, as I did here. Placing him more right in the frame would have worked if there was another element in the photo, like another branch on the left.
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by Kristi Graham on Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:40 am
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What a look he is giving you!!! Beautiful shot of Mr. Allen, Alan!
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by Scott Allen on Fri Jun 11, 2004 10:08 am
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:lol: :lol: :lol: Awesome capture Alan.
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by Neil Solomon on Fri Jun 11, 2004 10:23 am
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Alan,

I have a feeder in my yard visited by very fierce acting Anna's, but this Allen's really looks fierce. I love the shot.
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by Haim Ziv on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:25 pm
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Beautiful, graet pose light and color.
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by wildstock on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:41 pm
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This is beautiful as always. And your composition is totally right. You're using the rule of thirds in a vertical format where the subject lies in the upper third. Good job!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:47 pm
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Hu-hum, another great one. This bird isn't "yours" because he doesn't spell his name the same way.
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by RichA on Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:10 pm
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Holy Cow! How did you get him to perch? Are you sure this isn't a stuffed one? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Nice job!!!
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by Jill on Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:56 pm
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Awesome !!!!!! :D :D :D 8)
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Fri Jun 11, 2004 6:08 pm
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Alan,

This is a gorgeous image. I like the intense look in his eye.
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by Steve Roman on Fri Jun 11, 2004 6:17 pm
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I know this guy looks tough, but when you see them defending their territory you realize they are !! Beautiful shot Alan, really shows off the Allen's features.
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