Scarlet Tanager

: Scarlet Tanager; This is one of the prettiest song birds in this part of the country (IMO). I've been after a good shot of this guy for quite a while. Luck was on my side this time :-). Thanks for looking. Don; Created by: Donwrob.; Tools Used: 30d-70x200 + 1.4 tele conv; Created on: May 2007; Image Views: 807; Average Views per Day: 0.8; Image Number: 37541

Comments:

Ikka Capellan from Germany/Europe on Jun 2, 2007 at 8:53 AM said:

I can just echoing all this nice commentaries: Congratulations!

Doug Hough from California on May 16, 2007 at 6:40 PM said:

Really lovely capture, well done!

Whittler from Maine on May 5, 2007 at 4:33 PM said:

WOW!! what a great shot Don.

donwrob from Ohio on May 4, 2007 at 9:20 PM said:

Thanks everyone for the nice commments! I was real happy to get this shot. Luck played a huge role for sure. :-) Don

km from TX on May 4, 2007 at 9:19 PM said:

Gorgeous bird. I like how the eye reflected the light. Well done.

TravlynWomyn from Watkins Glen, New York on May 4, 2007 at 9:19 PM said:

Don, this Scarlet Tanager is beautiful. Gorgeous coloring and detail. Vicki

MIKE from mboro on May 4, 2007 at 2:26 PM said:

hi don this is a great shot and well presented wonderfull and vivid colours thanks for sharing mate

Shutterbug from Maine on May 4, 2007 at 5:49 AM said:

Echoing what the others said, really gorgeous capture of this beautiful bird!

Carol

plumeriagrl from California on May 4, 2007 at 2:00 AM said:

I was impressed with your last shot until I saw this one. This is striking!!! Beautiful sharp detail with awsome lighting. Can't get no better than this

Mary Sham from Pgh, PA on May 3, 2007 at 11:12 PM said:

Stunning colors and wonderful

capture Don. The focus is so clear.

Talsi from WNC -USA on May 3, 2007 at 10:33 PM said:

Just an excellent image.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on May 3, 2007 at 8:37 PM said:

Excellent photo Don! Great colors and really nice exposure of a gorgeous bird. The light coming down on him looks like you talked him into your studio for a photo shoot. Great Job.....

lorraine from NZ on May 3, 2007 at 8:09 PM said:

A very pretty bird, lovely colours so bright.

Gil from Delaware on May 3, 2007 at 7:21 PM said:

Great shot of a very pretty bird.

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