Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Birds 
Thread started 28 Apr 2007 (Saturday) 22:43
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.

 
ngannet
Goldmember
Avatar
3,164 posts
Joined May 2005
Location: NJ
     
Apr 28, 2007 22:43 |  #1

These birds are sooo small and constantly active. But curious about humans and often come quite close in the middle of snapping insects (you know, those blue-gray gnats..harhar!) from the air. This is a female. The male has a black 'eyebrow'. I only wish the tail were more in focus, I usually shoot in f8 which would have helped. But I like the colors of the bird and emerging leaves.

IMAGE: http://www.pbase.com/image/77893644.jpg

RESPECTING NATURE while photographing it...
Canon 40D, Canon 400 mm f/5.6Lens, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 Lens, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens, Tamron 180mm f/3.5 lens, Manfrotto 679B monopod, Manfrotto tripod, Manfrotto 222 joystick head, Epson R800 photo printer. My gallery. (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Anke
"that rump shot is just adorable"
UK SE Photographer of the Year 2009
Avatar
30,454 posts
Likes: 3
Joined Oct 2006
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
     
Apr 28, 2007 22:48 |  #2

What a lovely capture. Beautiful composition and colours too :D Thanks for sharing :D


Anke
1D Mark IV | 16-35L f/2.8 II | 24-70L f/2.8 II | 70-200L f/2.8 II | 50 f/1.4 | 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT
Join the Official POTN UK South-East Thread | Follow me on Twitter (external link) | Tunbridge Wells (external link) | Flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Mitcon
Goldmember
Avatar
3,670 posts
Likes: 3
Joined Jun 2005
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
     
Apr 29, 2007 02:37 |  #3

Anke wrote in post #3121582 (external link)
What a lovely capture. Beautiful composition and colours too :D Thanks for sharing :D

I have to agree, splended shot Bob, very easy on the eye. A really pleasing image in all.


Cheers Wayne :D
EOS 30D+350Dx2+BG-E2+BG-E3+18-55MkII+EF 70-300IS/USM+EF 75-300IIusm+Sigma 50-500DG+Tamron SP90 f2.8Di+Sigma 17-70+Kenco MC7 2x+580EX+430EX

POTN Aussie club

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Reigh ­ Higgins
Goldmember
Avatar
3,036 posts
Likes: 12
Joined Jan 2005
Location: Nova Scotia , Canada
     
Apr 29, 2007 04:18 |  #4

Very nice with great colours and lovely little bird. Thanks for sharing.


" This world is a canvas to our imagination."
- Henry David Thoreau

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
EdV
Goldmember
Avatar
3,257 posts
Joined Dec 2006
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
     
Apr 29, 2007 05:19 |  #5

Very nice image, Bob. Clean, crisp, sharp. These guys, the Kinglets and many of the warblers are giving me such headaches and making me dizzy following them around from branch to branch trying to get off a shot. Sometime I just feel like closing my eyes and shooting! :D

The budding tree also adds a nice touch. Many of our trees are now leafing out to the point where it is getting very tough to get a clear shot.


"the earth has music for those who listen."
Visit my Website: Ed Vatza Photography (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
kenyc
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
15,816 posts
Gallery: 2 photos
Likes: 373
Joined May 2005
Location: Denver, CO
     
Apr 29, 2007 05:20 |  #6

Nice shot, what an eye on that bird!
KAC


Kenny A. Chaffin
Art Page (external link) - Art Print Gallery (external link) - Blog (external link)
"Strive on with Awareness" - Siddhartha Gautama

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
tupe
Goldmember
Avatar
3,348 posts
Gallery: 43 photos
Best ofs: 2
Likes: 222
Joined Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN USA
     
Apr 29, 2007 12:14 |  #7

Tail schmail, Bob, this is an excellent photo. What a sweet little bird, and the compo lines are really nice.


--Joe
Canon 20D, T2i, 100-400L IS, EF-S 18-55mm IS, EF-S 55-250mm IS, EF 50 f/1.8 II
Nikon D500, D7200, 18-55mm VR II, 55-200mm VR II, AF-P Nikkor 18-300 DX G ED VR, NIkkor AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
-- https://www.flickr.com​/photos/155078134@N02/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
pparker
Senior Member
479 posts
Joined Apr 2006
     
Apr 29, 2007 12:24 |  #8

Very nice. The added color of the budding tree really sets this image.

Pete


Pete Parker from a three stoplight town in Texas

http://pparker.zenfoli​o.com/p610500614/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
canonloader
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
52,911 posts
Gallery: 6 photos
Likes: 135
Joined Aug 2006
Location: Behind A Camera
     
Apr 29, 2007 12:35 |  #9

Very nice Bob and the color of the new leaves really adds to it. :)


Mitch- ____...^.^...____
Gear List, My You Tube (external link)
War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
clivingston
Goldmember
Avatar
1,878 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Dec 2005
Location: Chelmsford MA
     
Apr 29, 2007 13:35 as a reply to  @ canonloader's post |  #10

Great image ! The spring leaves really add to the picture.


Chris

" Somedays your the windshield, somedays your the bug "
Canon 40D ,120-300 f2.8 sigma,1.4x tc ,2.0x tc

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
dancad
Goldmember
Avatar
4,641 posts
Likes: 36
Joined May 2005
Location: Ottawa, Canada
     
Apr 29, 2007 13:40 |  #11

Wow Bob you should be proud of that photo. Very pretty "spring" shot!


Daniel Cadieux
7D + Grip * 30D + Grip [COLOR=blue]* Canon 100-400L IS * Canon 100mm f/2.8 * Canon EF-S 18-55mm * Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II * Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di
www.dancadphotography.​com (external link)
Facebook page (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
bromm
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
6,920 posts
Joined May 2006
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
     
Apr 29, 2007 16:39 as a reply to  @ dancad's post |  #12

Beautifull shot Bob, the new leaves add color and help make this a Great capture.


Trevor Wadman

Canon 40D/350D Canon 400L F/5.6, Canon 70-200L F/4 non IS. Tamron 100-300,Canon 18-55 Kit Lens. Canon 1.4 II Extender, Canon 430EX speedlight.
http://s41.photobucket​.com/albums/e286/bromm​/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
csquared63
Goldmember
Avatar
1,562 posts
Likes: 2
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Western New York
     
Apr 29, 2007 16:41 |  #13

Great great great shot of a not-so-common bird. I haven't seen one in a couple years.


-Carl
My Galleries (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Stephen ­ Stephen
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
6,345 posts
Gallery: 20 photos
Likes: 168
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Nepean, ON, Canada
     
Apr 29, 2007 19:22 |  #14

Very nice capture Bob. The budding leaves really add to the shot of this cute bird.


Stephen
Feel free to check out my website
www.stephenjstephen.co​m (external link)

My Gear List

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

964 views & 0 likes for this thread, 14 members have posted to it.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Birds 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
2831 guests, 164 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.