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Hey Check Your 6!


This Red-winged Blackbird was very cautious of me, not knowing quite what to make of some photographer with a 400mm lens stalking him in the marsh reeds lol He kept looking over his shoulder checking to see where I was at, and that I wasn't going attack him while his buddy next to him was busy doing what Red-winged Blackbirds do, minding his own business.

Minolta 5D
Tamron 200-400mm

I hope you all like it
John


See more on my website jdebordphoto.com all work copyrighted 2009 John De Bord. Feel free to link to this shot on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I welcome the extra exposure!
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Well done here it is a great image.
I love the depth of field, this I think is the main reason that the image is so successful. The colors created by the DOF are awesome. The composition is also nice, good rule of thirds and vertical lines.
The only issue I have with the image is the first bird is not looking round at the camera. I know it is something that can not be controlled but this slightly unbalances the image.
I have recently finished a series of bird images, and the technique you have used here will definitely influence my future work. I really really like the plant and the way it blurs in front and behind.

well done.
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*1sammyfan Oct 29, 2012  Professional Photographer
The side- lighting on the birds, along with a wonderful color palette and paper-thin DOF make this a really striking photo, and a nice little taste of fall. The title is perfect, too! :iconflowerheartplz:
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Mood: Love ~JoseMelim May 8, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Wonderful subject and picture. Amazing light, amazing colours. The focusing allowed a great bird sharpness and created a lovely delicat photograph.
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Dear John,

You rock my little socks off.

I'd fave them all but I worry I'd look like a groupie.

That van parked outside your window last week was not mine. I don't drive. So you're quite safe.

All my love
Aggie
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Mood: Joy ~Imthenats Apr 27, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
I luv the comedy. Good clear shot.
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Oh, John, I just love this! The glints of light off the wings and the reeds is fabulous! That bird's eye is kinda spooky, too, which makes it all the more interesting! Well done!
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`kkart Apr 10, 2010  Professional Photographer
Hey thanks! :) I am really happy you are BACK! I missed you!
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What a great shot!
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`kkart Apr 10, 2010  Professional Photographer
:hug: Thank you!
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=Sophibelle Mar 22, 2010   Photographer
Perfect capture. :clap:
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`kkart Mar 22, 2010  Professional Photographer
:hug: Thank you!
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