Evening grosbeak-Adirondacks

Posted by jnadler on Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:08 pm

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Male evening grosbeak, Adirondack Mountains, Canon 10D, Canon 100-400, F5.6, tripod, IS off, ISO 200

These birds flock to north country feeders on a very irregular basis, sometimes missing for 6 years.

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by Greg Downing on Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:16 pm

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Wow, this is great. I haven't seen many good photos of this species for some reason. It's a handsome subject! The exposure is perfect for the snow, though a slight curves adjustment might help bring out more detail in the bird's face and eye. A little close at the bottom and the seed is a minor nit. Overall an excellent shot!

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by Alan Murphy on Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:58 pm

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Jeff, Nice shot of a bird I want to shoot real bad. Looks a bit soft to me. Sweet shot.

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by Neil Fitzgerald on Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:27 am

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Nice shot of a nice looking bird. Be good to see a litlle more detail in the face. The snow already looks looks close to over to me, but you'd be better off listening to Greg on that one.

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by DC on Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:43 am

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sweet shot. Colourful little guy ain't he

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by Larsen on Mon Dec 22, 2003 7:47 am

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Nice one Jeff. Pretty bird, send him over to VT when you're done.
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by LHays on Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:50 am

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This is a real beauty. I agree that a little tweaking might bring out some more detail....but I certainly like it as is. Excellent.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:39 am

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Way cool bird - one I would very much like to photograph. Nice shot!

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by Heather Forcier on Mon Dec 22, 2003 2:25 pm

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Wow, gorgeous bird, Jeff! Love the image of it in the snow, it really shows off the bright colors.

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by AlexC on Mon Dec 22, 2003 3:20 pm

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Wonderful bird and pose, it is begging for levels!!!
Congrats well done!!!

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by Laura Stiefel on Mon Dec 22, 2003 7:22 pm

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I agree with the others. This is great.

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by Bob Cameron on Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:33 pm

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Nice shot. A little PS work and perfect. I used to see these at my feeder when I lived in the Adirondacks years ago but haven't seen one since. Congrats.
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