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Challenge: Blue Filter (ARCHIVAL) (Standard Editing*)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon D850
Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Location: Battle Creek, Mi
Date: Jan 26, 2021
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/640
Date Uploaded: Apr 8, 2021

 Love these birds. They visit only a few times in late winter.

Statistics
Place: 20 out of 39
Avg (all users): 5.7838
Avg (participants): 5.6190
Avg (non-participants): 6.0000
Views since voting: 150
Views during voting: 71
Votes: 37
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0

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 04/24/2021 03:57:47 PM
That's interesting that you see Eastern Bluebirds only in late winter. We have them year-round here. Your area looks to be right on the edge of their breeding range. We have two active nesting pairs in the front yard currently. :-)

As for the scoring on your entry. One thing that stood out to me immediately was that the eye and beak are not sharp. That kills a wildlife image pretty quickly. The composition is a little awkward also with the empty space above the subject. I like how there is a second one in the background nicely OOF.

p.s. - I grew up about 45 minutes west of your location. I always think of home when I see your lighthouse photos. :-D

ETA - link.

Message edited by author 2021-04-24 19:58:41.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/15/2021 04:38:59 AM
This is lovely. In my top three.
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