Purple Sunbird II

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Purple Sunbird II
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 107 N: 7095] (23117)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 18-200 Zoom F3.5-6.3 DC
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-20 1:11
Viewed: 442
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here is another picture of the Purple Sunbird I shot with my new lens this Sunday.
I intend to close the series with a couple more pictures of it in the coming days.
It is such a small and restless bird, I have been able to take some passable shots of it for the first time after several failed missions in the past.

I have kept the size as big as possible. Any bigger and it would have BG noise.
The small pine tree in the garden wilting pathetically in the scorching summer heat frames the subject well, so I have retained most of it during editing.

For detailed info on the bird, please refer to my previous post of it two days ago.

TFL

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5087] (17953)
  • [2008-05-20 2:06]

Hello Ram,
that new lens seems to work very well!
The details are very sharp and the clarity is excellent!
Very good composition with the tree on the left framing the subject well.
Beautiful colours and nice warm light.

Well done!!

Joe

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 4 N: 1811] (8606)
  • [2008-05-20 2:42]

Hello Sir,
Nice shot and good to note you hv your new lens. Somehow I missed your earlier shots as I was travelling to Blr and met our TN friends (pls see my note). Nice shot and I can see the eye catch of this bird. Where you bought this lens in Delhi? Rgds Ganesh

Hello Sir,
Excellent picture of the Purple Sunbird. Though I have them visiting my garden often, I have never been able to get a decent shot.Excellent POV, and sharpness. Beautiful colours. Seems like you have bought a good lens.:)
TFS & Regards,
Smitha.

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 335 W: 3 N: 370] (1093)
  • [2008-05-20 4:19]

Hi Ram,
Beautiful capture.I liked eye contact,colors,pose of bird and composition very much.
Thanks for posting.

I can smell the pine...It must certainly be quite warm which at times will help to bring out the pine smell better...and the perch is almost as good as the subject!!! The contrast is super...no troubles finding the object of attention here Ram!:-)
Bob

Splendida cattura, molto bella la composizione con i rami che incorniciano questo piccolo uccello, ottima nitidezza e belli i particolari del becco e dell'occhio, belli i colori e la luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Mr. Ram,
Another lovely capture of this sunbird. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

Hi Ram,
This is one of the most beautiful birds to photograph. As you have rightly mentioned, it is very active and never pose for you. This bird actually test the photographer's alertness.

Hi Ram, an other great capture of this lovely bird with splendid metallic colors, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-05-20 13:38]

Hi Ram. You Still have a good shot of this colourful bird after cropping it . with good detail and natural colours. You have got use to your new lens fast. well done TFS.
Nick..

WHat a shot, Ram Sir!
Very well timed, framed and captured!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 752 W: 0 N: 1456] (6590)
  • [2008-05-21 7:10]

Hi Ram
Excellent presentation,good POV and sharp image.Colors and details.
TFS Michel

Bonjour Ram

Composition bien équilibrée et quel plumage et le décor est de toute beauté.
Merci et au revoir...JP.

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