“ Baltimore Oriole ”
It is spring migration season for birds and I try to set up to capture a few shots. And, I do mean FEW as they don't give many opportunities. This was actually the first shot I got of this bird when it lit on the branch before exiting. The only edit was noise reduction, tone enhancement and a crop.
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Photo Location: Central Texas
This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": One Click
  • Dagmar Dan Edited 5 years ago

    Fantastic photo! Great sharpness, DoF, nice framing. Colors are brilliant! Pose is perfect, too. And congratulation to 52 picks!

    Fantastic photo! Great sharpness, DoF, nice framing. Colors are brilliant! Pose is perfect, too. And congratulation to 52 picks!

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  • Kim Sisk Edited 5 years ago

    Lovely shot. Congrats on 52Picks - well deserved.

    Lovely shot. Congrats on 52Picks - well deserved.

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  • Judy Harrison Edited 5 years ago

    Magnificent capture. Congratulations.

    Magnificent capture. Congratulations.

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  • Dan Simpson Edited 5 years ago

    What a wonderfully shot, Carolyn. Focus is tact sharp, which is hard to do with a bird at that focal length, especially at 1/125. And the bird followed your posing… more

    What a wonderfully shot, Carolyn. Focus is tact sharp, which is hard to do with a bird at that focal length, especially at 1/125. And the bird followed your posing instructions very well! I didn't know Baltimore Orioles ever made it to Texas.

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Regular Critique
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
1/125 f/8 1000 700

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#24clicks #bird #oriole #migration #patience

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