Scissor-tailed Flycatcher


Posted by Gene Gwin on Mon May 29, 2017 8:10 am

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Photo taken at Laguna Seca Ranch in South Texas May 7, 2017.

Nikon D810, 300mm lens, 1.4 TC, 1/640 sec at f/5.6, ISO 800.

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by david fletcher on Mon May 29, 2017 10:13 am
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such a beautiful image. Print it large!
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by Sandy R-B on Mon May 29, 2017 10:33 am
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Marvelous bird in a great pose. Fine detail, nice habitat. You're really gotten some excellent images of this guy!
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by Ray Robles on Mon May 29, 2017 11:28 am
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Killer BG! superb perch and bird! 5 star!
 

by Jakejacoby on Mon May 29, 2017 11:38 am
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Great job Gene. Everything about this photo is beautifully captured.
 

by Karl Egressy on Mon May 29, 2017 12:23 pm
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Beautiful image!!!
 

by Carol Clarke on Mon May 29, 2017 4:32 pm
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Superb image of this beautiful bird Gene. Love it!
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by Denis55 on Mon May 29, 2017 6:34 pm
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Gorgeous bird and frame Gene!
 

by c.w. moynihan on Mon May 29, 2017 9:50 pm
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That is one tough bird to fit in the frame on a perch. Well done. Love it !
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by Jeff Munoz on Tue May 30, 2017 10:55 am
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The best shot of this bird I have ever seen Gene!!!
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by Sandy R-B on Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:25 pm
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Marvelous image!
Exceptional bird in a great pose, tack-sharp, great BG and surrounding leaves.
Congrats on the EP!
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by Katlady on Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:29 am
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Beautiful image and bird.
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by Jan Wegener on Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:31 am
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fantastic image! Would love slightly more eye contact.
 

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