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Blue Grosbeak

© Shirley D. Freeman

Blue Grosbeak

Uploaded: April 26, 2019 | Entered: April 26, 2019 04:56:41

Description

This guy has been visiting our yard for the last few days. I had never seen him before, but thrilled to have him. Taken with Canon 7D Mark II, with 100-400mm at 285mm, f8, 1/800, ISO 250, handheld through the window.

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 26, 2019

Beautiful bird and capture. Great dof, details and light. #1724531

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Thank you, Tammy. <>< #11762955

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 26, 2019

He is indeed a beauty Shirley, he would be welcome here anytime!! <>< #11762987

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Thank you, Nancy. He has a beautiful song as well! Before I got up this morning he was singing to me! Hope the Lord sends one your way too!!!! <>< #11762992

Terry Korpela level-deluxe April 26, 2019

Nicely Done Shirley! #11763010

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Thank you, Terry. <>< #11763015

Chuck Green level-classic April 26, 2019

Stunning image, Shirley! Frame and hang it! <>< #11763035

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Awww, thanks, Chuck, that is so sweet of you to say! He is a beautiful bird, for sure. <>< #11763038

Mike F. Anderson April 26, 2019

Thanks for sharing this wonderfully captured, sharp and textured beauty with us, Shirley. I think this is the first time I have seen one of these also. What part of the country? #11763045

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Thank you, Mike, that is very kind of you to say, and it was my pleasure to share this image. He visits my yard here in North Carolina, about 100 miles from the Atlantic Coast. I had never seen one before, so was quite surprised and pleased that he came, and he seems to be hanging around, so more photo opportunities. I woke up listening to him singing this morning! <>< #11763047

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 26, 2019

I have never seen a bird like this. We have rose-breasted grosbeaks in our area. A beautiful bird and capture, Shirley! #11763076

Shirley D. Freeman April 26, 2019

Thank you, Terry. The rose-breasted grosbeak sounds pretty too. <>< #11763099

Mike F. Anderson April 26, 2019

Thanks for the reply Shirley. I've got relatives in NC, I'll have to keep my eye out for one of these! #11763103

Rudi Reiner level-classic April 26, 2019

Impressive color and details Shirley! #11763106

Shirley D. Freeman April 27, 2019

You are welcome, Mike. And thank you for your interest. Also, thank you, Rudi. I do appreciate all that view and comment on any of my photos. <>< #11763236

Carol Quina level-classic April 29, 2019

What a pretty little bluebird. Great DOF. #11763644

Shirley D. Freeman April 29, 2019

Thank you, Carol. <>< #11763649

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 02, 2019

Magnificent color and details,Shirley. #11764749

Shirley D. Freeman May 02, 2019

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11764752

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