Vermillion Flycatcher

Posted by Alan Murphy on Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:25 pm

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Vermillion Flycatcher South East Arizona

D2X, 600, 1.4. Fill flash.

After posting an image every other day for years, I can't remember what I've posted and what I haven't. Please let me know if I have posted this one before

I wish this guy was in better plumage.

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by Michael Dossett on Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:34 pm

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Alan, I certainly can relate to not remembering what I've posted and what I haven't. I don't remember this one from you, but then again, I don't remember some of mine either. lol

I too wish that the plumage wasn't as scruffy as it is here. Perhaps a little saturation and contrast would kick this up a notch? A slight S curve in PS maybe? Doesn't suffer without it, but might look into it (could just be my laptop monitor too). Otherwise this definately up to your usual standards. Congrats! :)

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by Alan Melle on Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:45 pm

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A beautiful shot but it does look a bit muted based on the birds I've here in AZ. Perhaps just a touch more saturation or was this in really flat light? A wonderful image regardless.

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by Miguel Lasa on Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:49 pm

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Never seen this one before Alan,
beautiful as always, the red green colours go really well and the perch , what could I say :)

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by Paul Skoczylas on Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:11 pm

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Beautiful image, even if the subject is a bit scruffy!

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by elroyie on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:00 pm

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Excellent colours and very good contrast between the bird's colours to the background colours, very cute bird.

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by Lillian Roberts on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:06 pm

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Nice image, great perch. Better plumage next time! And I have no idea if you've posted it before. I only get to visit sporadically myself.

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:07 pm

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Lillian Roberts wrote:Nice image, great perch. Better plumage next time! And I have no idea if you've posted it before. I only get to visit sporadically myself.

Yes I know Lillian. I've missed your great work.

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by Christopher Dodds on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:20 pm

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"I wish this guy was in better plumage" true, but you could take my picture anytime, Alan :roll: .
Another trademark Gorgeous Murphy image.

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by mrhughj on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:03 pm

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Sweet BG and plenty of detail, Alan. Scruffy or not, neat capture.

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by Bruce Sherman on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:57 pm

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Well done, Alan. You are spoiling all of us with all of your great shots.

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by Chris Kayler on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:57 pm

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Very nice Alan. Contrast looks fine to me.

What's up with the broken(?) branch hanging down. You're such a perch amateur!

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by Kim Steininger on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:14 pm

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Awesome BG for this guy and I love his scruffy plumage! Very cool shot Alan!!!

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:18 pm

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Alan,

It's a beautiful shot even if he isn't wearing his best feathers. Very well done.

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by Kristi Graham on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:47 pm

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Hey, I like the scruffy look Alan! Beautiful post of bird that I have only seen in the far far distance in South Texas!

P.S. It's a bit before 7 p.m. on Wed. and still nothing by the feeder.......

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by KK Hui on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:55 pm

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Your memory is fading, Alan!

First time seeing this for me. A great shot indeed ...

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by Campbell on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:04 pm

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Sweet!

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by Wayne Nicholas on Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:10 pm

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Nice as usual, Alan. I like the perch. The red and green colors compliment each other well.

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by Paul Fusco on Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:13 pm

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Alan -

Nice shot, as always!
Scruffy birds are worth seeing too.

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by drichards on Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:10 pm

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Such beautiful colors. Really lovely.

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