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Challenge: What DPC Loves the Most (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Mar 17, 2011
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/1600s
Galleries: Action, Birds
Date Uploaded: Mar 17, 2011

 Mountain Bluebird, male, RMNP.

[Mar. 24th, 2011 10:07:22 PM]

Published in the Estes Park News, as one of the front page images on March 25, 2011. So, even though I received a big batch of "3" votes, this image is appreciated by some outside of DPC.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 95
Avg (all users): 6.8562
Avg (commenters): 8.5714
Avg (participants): 6.5510
Avg (non-participants): 7.0103
Views since voting: 3338
Views during voting: 345
Votes: 146
Comments: 25
Favorites: 7 (view)

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 04/21/2012 02:37:00 AM
This shot is so lovely, I can't believe anyone could give it a 3 without malicious intent. Congratulations on getting it published. (This comment is seriously belated, but I did give you a 9.)
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 03/20/2012 01:18:38 PM
A wonderful shot all around. Congrats on the HM. Didn't vote in the challenge and just happened to come upon this shot. Would you have any quarrels to cloning out that piece of twig that extends under the bird's right wing? the shot would've been a clean 10 for me. It would've felt more free and open as that piece of twig is somewhat distracting. It's a personal issue I understand as I've been hesitant to clone out things which I would've loved to have not in the shot but left them in. Was sort of in a 50/50 situation.

Message edited by author 2012-03-20 17:19:13.
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 03/28/2011 07:21:24 AM
NICE JOB!!!!
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 03/28/2011 05:59:52 AM
I know, this isn't very helpful, but.......

wow.
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 03/28/2011 02:22:27 AM
An absolutely stunning image. I gave this a very well deserved 10 and added it to my favourites.
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 03/28/2011 01:43:43 AM
I apparently gave this a 4... which I didn't. Hmm. Must've been a recorded keystroke when voting that went from a 4 to yours. Sorry about that.
Fortunately the 6 or 7 I'd've really given it it wouldn't have pushed you to third.
Good shot and congrats on the HM.

Message edited by author 2011-03-28 05:44:04.
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 03/27/2011 10:17:52 PM
Congrats on the HM and getting this published,
(The thing about the '3'voters - they'll always be there and we all have to put up with them.)
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 03/27/2011 08:06:11 PM
Right next to each other again! I'm so glad you got an HM, well deserved!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/25/2011 06:21:43 PM
Beautiful bluebird; great tones to set him off.
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 03/25/2011 09:20:36 AM
Holy Blue!
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 03/25/2011 08:17:54 AM
Fantastic!
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 03/23/2011 07:01:39 PM
Beautiful!
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 03/22/2011 05:57:25 AM
Beautiful capture, love the blues!
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 03/22/2011 02:59:33 AM
It is people like you that make me scared to submit anything for the "Birds in Flight" challenge. Great shot.
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 03/22/2011 01:16:59 AM
Beautiful contrasting bokeh. Doesn't look like an eastern bluebird. This a Hahn image? 8 or 9 if I could vote.
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 03/21/2011 07:30:59 PM
It's THE bluebird of happiness. How absolutely glorious. (not voting)
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 03/21/2011 05:47:37 PM
Very nice capture.
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 03/21/2011 04:58:02 PM
Such a fitting title for this challenge. You have captured this bird beautifully. The detail in the wings is amazing and I am noticing you even have a catch light in the eye. Even the twigs in the corner play an important part of making this image great, the colors contrast nicely with the blue of the bird. One of the top images in this challenge for sure.
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 03/21/2011 01:22:40 PM
no twitter jokes - this is wonderful
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 03/21/2011 04:52:20 AM
This is just outstanding. I love everything about it. The diagonal line of his wings, the bokeh, the focus and DOF. Lovely.
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 03/21/2011 04:41:16 AM
Wow!!
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 03/20/2011 08:53:43 PM
Beautiful. This dpc'er likey!
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 03/20/2011 08:24:04 PM
Such gorgeous color and bokeh. 9
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 03/20/2011 08:20:28 PM
Stunning bird, love the blue. 9.
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 03/20/2011 08:10:39 PM
beautiful colour and focus...definitely a dpc favourite! 8
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