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Nov 16, 2012 11:47 |  #1

I finally got one out in the open. There's something I really like about the colors on these. They're only black, white and gray, but it works.
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Nov 16, 2012 11:48 |  #2

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Nov 16, 2012 13:57 |  #3

Good for you; I like the first one a lot.
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Nov 16, 2012 15:37 |  #4

Thanks guys. Al, he was out in the open, then moved farther back on the branch, so #2 not as clean. At least he didn't hide.
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Nov 16, 2012 20:35 |  #5

Nice shots. It's hard to get these guys out in the open, isn't it?


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Nov 16, 2012 20:45 |  #6

Nice detail. Really well done.


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Nov 16, 2012 23:53 |  #7

Thanks, guy and Betty. Yes they are.
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Nov 17, 2012 00:23 |  #8

Nice shots! These guys are so cool looking.. love the red eyes.


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Nov 17, 2012 00:25 |  #9

nice shots. I'd like to see a tad more contrast and warmth.


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Nov 17, 2012 04:35 |  #10

Two great shots, Rex. Lovely colours, good poses and great IQ. I prefer the first because of the slightly better head angle and nothing in front of the bird. Excellent work.


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Nov 17, 2012 11:12 |  #11

Thnks for commenting.
Josh, I thought I would try your suggestion. How is this?
Levina, I agree. You know the drill. When the bird was in the first position, that's all it did. When it moved to where the branch crossed it, it started preening and stretching, etc. giving me different looks.
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Nov 17, 2012 14:23 |  #12

Beautiful shots and great job with the exposure- from the dark black to the white.




  
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Nov 17, 2012 15:52 |  #13

Love the color and detail...can just feel those feathers!


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Nov 18, 2012 02:49 |  #14

Awesome shots....


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Nov 18, 2012 06:41 as a reply to  @ Peter2516's post |  #15

Two great shots Rex. That's a bird I can only hope to see "some day".


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