Mountain Bluebirds in Cottonwood


Posted by Alan Melle on Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:38 pm

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This winter we have had large flocks of Mountain Bluebirds stopping in our neighbors Cottonwood trees for a short rest before continuing on their way. 

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:55 pm
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Beautiful birdscape, I really like the composition.
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by david fletcher on Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:10 pm
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What a lovely sight Alan. Beautiful arrangement.
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by Eia on Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:34 pm
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This is a stand out beautiful image. The blue against the bright white and they are placed perfectly. 
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by Cindy Marple on Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:47 pm
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I absolutely LOVE this. It would make a gorgeous large print! The composition is wonderful with the way the birds spaced themselves out for you. The white background / high key interpretation is fabulous. Did I mention I love this??
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:38 am
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This is so pretty, Alan! It would make a fine print on fabric for curtains or bed linen, such a beautiful and fresh feel to the frame with the bluebirds spaced out so well well on the cottonwood twigs. Well done you to spot the potential of this lovely resting flock. I Love it!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:51 pm
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What a unique and attractive sight- must have been a thrill to see, and I'm thrilled to see this photo!
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by Govind on Sat Jan 29, 2022 11:06 pm
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What a beautiful scene and perfect composition to go with it, Alan! The bluebirds really pop against the high-key sky and the cottonwood shoots add a great element to the image. This will make a great print.
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by Tusar Bhowmik on Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:00 am
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What a beautiful composition...!!! Wonderful image.
 

by Alan Melle on Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:36 am
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Cindy Marple wrote:  Did I mention I love this??


Yes, you did and I greatly appreciate it!
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