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Evening Grosbeak male 2


Evening Grosbeak male 2
Photo Information
Copyright: jeanpaul Bolduc (jeanpaul) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2005 W: 99 N: 3251] (14107)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax *ist D, 70-300mm f4-5.6
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/480 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-12-31 18:13
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinusOrder: PASSERIFORMESFamily: Finches (Fringillidae)


General
Evening Grosbeak: Large, stocky finch with bright orange-yellow back, rump, and underparts. Head is brown, heavy bill is pale and bright yellow eyebrows extend onto forehead. Wings are dark with bold white patches. Tail is dark. Female is similar but grayer and with white-tipped tail.

Range and Habitat
Evening Grosbeak: Breeds from British Columbia east to Nova Scotia and south to northern New England, Minnesota, the mountains of Mexico, and California. Spends winters south to California, Texas, and South Carolina; nests in coniferous forests and visits deciduous woodlands and suburban areas in the winter.

Interesting Facts
Evening Grosbeak: A recent report from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology makes it clear the lovely Evening Grosbeak is declining at backyard feeders in the East. Why? No one knows for sure, but data points to one theory which suggests changes in spruce budworm abundance which the Grosbeaks feed their young may be contributing to the decline. Originally a more Western U.S. bird, the Evening Grosbeak’s range progressively moved East and now can be found – though less frequently – all across the northern portions of the United States. Its striking plumage is a favorite of birders with feeders (like the Opus Top Flight Triple Tube feeder) and especially stops at backyards with birdbaths for a drink and a quick dip. The short, thick conical bill is perfect for sunflower seeds, fruits and nuts in the winter when this species was a more frequent visitor. Let’s hope with conservation and help from backyard feeders like ourselves, the Evening Grosbeak will remain a welcome visitor and friend.

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To pablominto: Bonne Annéejeanpaul 1 01-01 09:18
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Bonjour Jeanpaul,
Another great picture of your serial photos of beautiful little birds!
Superb sharpness and very neat blurry BG.
Excellent shot.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007

Ben Lakitan

Nicely done Jeanpaul.
Very sharp and detailed, excellent DOF.
Great use of ambient light, but I think some light fill flash would make it even better..
These are beautiful birds, we definitely don't have em' here :)
Happy New Years!

Salut Jeanpaul,
that's a wonderful bird, never seen it before.
I love the brilliant yellow, a perfect shot, thanks. All the best for you for 2007, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3028 W: 226 N: 5985] (20449)
  • [2006-12-31 19:31]

Bonne Année à vous aussi, Jean Paul. : )
A great shot of this grosbeak. I like the way he turned his head and is looking straight at you. Beautiful markings and colors.
Merci pour le partage.
ManYee

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1145 W: 1 N: 5084] (17266)
  • [2006-12-31 19:46]

Hello JeanPaul,
Thanks for sharing this well composed photo of and Evening Grosbeak with us. Details and lighting are great. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Rick

bonjour jean paul

toujours une aussi belle profondeur de champs superbe

Hi JeanPaul,
Beautiful quality light and a spot on exposure have brought all the amazing colors and detail in this handsome fellow. Very well composed and framed. The blue sky backround is amazing. Well done.
Happy New Year,
Scott

Hi JeanPaul

Well done on a great shot. Lovely details you show here. Good POV, nice
catchlight in the eye. TFS.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3327 W: 172 N: 10033] (31274)
  • [2007-01-01 5:08]

Hello JeanPaul,
Once again a super shot of the Evening Grosbeak that is sharp and finely lit. Another good pose too.
TFS and Happy New Year!
Ivan

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1446 W: 0 N: 3132] (12809)
  • [2007-01-01 5:16]

Bonjour Jeanpaul,
C'est vrai qu'on lui pardonnerai tout à ce beau Gros-bec errant. Vous avez des oiseaux bien colorés au Canada. Et le regard qu'il nous lance! Presque un défi. J'espère que ce sera de bonne augure pour cette nouvelle année.
Meilleures salutations et Bonne et Heureuse Année à toi aussi
Anne

Hi Jeanpaul what a beautiful bird and you did a great job capturing fine detail with a lovely composition. Happy new yeat rgds Necip. Sorry points in the new year.

Hi Jeanpaul, splendid bird with great details, nice pose, great sharpness, beautiful colors, wonderful composition, very well done, I wish a splendid 2007 for you. Ciao Silvio

Hello JP,

What a colourful image to bid 2006 goodbye...
Amazing macro work has been done!

A WONDERFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR DEAR ONES, MY FRIEND!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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bravo jean paul quel bel oiseau merci de me le faire connaitre

hi jeanpaul,
what a lovely shot,
excellent details captured,
lovely colours,
well composed,
nice pov, good dof,
very well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 5 N: 2125] (12020)
  • [2007-01-01 9:02]

Belle composition,la pose de l'oiseau est parfaite et l'arrière plan le met en valeur.
Félicitations!
Josep

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 707 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2007-01-01 9:17]

Hi Jeanpaul,

Excellent shot, really nicely presented composition and a great POV that show's us the lovely markings on the Evening Grosbeak's folded wings, really nice details and superb colours, you have got some great looking birds in Canada and I look forward to seeing more in 07.

Happy New Year
TFS Hilary :o)

Good capture.
You managed a very nice shot, more taking into account that the light direction did not help very much, but you got very good advantage of it and got a great detail and colours. Very nice composition and subject too.
I aldo wish you a happy 2007, regards, Felipe.

Hello JP

another excellent quailty photo, rich colors bg pov dof nicely composed and capture photo,

TFS Kyle

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2007-01-01 11:09]

Hello Jeanpaul
Beautiful job perfectly achieved! I love color, lighting and composition. This little and beautiful bird seems to be saying "What? I'm being watched at the rear!"
Excellent. TVMFS.
Best wishes
Maite

Allo Jean-Paul,
Je me demande bien comment je pourrais voir ces oiseaux chez moi. Il y a plein d'espèces ici mais pas celle-là ou du moins, je n'ai jamais eu la chance de les observer. C'est une excellente photo de cet oiseau coloré. J'aime beaucoup les couleurs, les détails, la pose de l'oiseau et cette prise de vue. Je me sens un peu envieuse en ce moment mais je me dis que toi, tu n'as pas de Cardinaux dans ta région, alors, on ne peux pas tout avoir (je blague évidemment) Félicitation pour cette superbe capture!
Claudine

Très belle photo,vous commencer l' année en beauté,les détails,la netteté,les couleurs sont magnifiques. Bonne année, Amitiés Thomas

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2007-01-01 12:44]

Hi Jeanpaul,
Again a great picture of this beautiful bird. I like the colours. Nice composition with the grosbeak looking back over his shoulder.
gr. paula
Happy New Year.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-01-01 13:24]

Another great shot, I love the backwards glance. Stunning colours and light

TFS

Karan

Good shot, JeanPaul.
Colorful and good compo.
Beautiful bird...and so forth...
TFS
Annick

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2797 W: 161 N: 293] (893)
  • [2007-01-01 14:37]

Hello JeanPaul,
The light is most impressive in this shot of this beautiful bird. Pretty sharp and lovely yellow colours against the background. Very nice composition too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3475 W: 143 N: 5502] (18019)
  • [2007-01-01 15:22]

Hi Jean Paul.
What a colorful picture with staggering yellow "fire". Amazing BG, great details and, as always, outstanding composition. Clearness of colours are perfect at highest range as well as the whole captured scene. BRAVO. One of the best shots.
Alexei.

Happy New Year Jean Paul
A beautiful and colourful capture of your Evening Grosbeak. The colours are so rich and sharp. I like the pose of this little guy as he sits on the branch turning around to look at you. Good notes and framing too.

Thanks Jean Paul for all your comments and critiques this past year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful year.
Janice

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2007-01-02 14:12]

Happy 2007 my friend... another great catch, with great colors and compo.

I like it a lot: composition, colors, POV, DOF, focus, sharpness, background, lighting, framing and notes.

I don't like it: nothing.

The combination of the black, yellow and white feathers is marvelously captured here, with excellent clearness.
Chapeau!.
Ricardo

Bonjour Jean-Paul !

Quel beau cliché, tout un début d'année! Je me suis permi une petite retouche cependant. Voir dans l'atelier.
Salutations !
Donald

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2200 W: 6 N: 2428] (14893)
  • [2007-01-03 5:14]

Hola Jean, que pájaro mas bello, buenos colores iluminación pov. y bg. excelente disparo... saludos y felicidades

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2244 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-01-03 13:42]

Salut JeanPaul,
this is so wonderful, I like the POV and the glance back over its shoulder. The colors and the details are so wonderful. Very well captured with excellent sharpness.
TFS..Sky

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2007-01-04 3:34]

Merveilleuse photo bien nette
jolies couleurs, beaux détails
amitiées

jojo

Tão Lindo!!! que cores maravilhosas, excelente detalhe. Está perfeito.

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  • sily Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 6 N: 392] (1887)
  • [2007-01-09 21:47]

Hi Jean!
Best wishes to you too, lovely postcard,I love the way yallow feathers and blue sky make contrast, very vivid and sharp, excellent shot!
Mercy!

Olá Jean Paul,
as tonalidade amarelas com o fundo desfocado do céu azul ficou excelente. A anatomia do bico da ave também é bem peculiar.
Bela captura.
Parabéns,
Wagner.

Bonsoir Jean-Paul,

Une belle image de ce Gros Bec sur la branche, la photo a une bonne composition, netteté et de jolies couleurs. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

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