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Mockingbird with unreal "autumn leaf" backlit bokeh.
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Nov 16, 2012 09:29:37   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
tejaswrangler wrote:
thefunxtr, outstanding picture! Great detail and composition. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:


Thank you very much tejaswrangler!

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Nov 16, 2012 09:43:38   #
colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado
 
Excellent shot..

thefunxtr wrote:
Some of you may have seen the recent series that I posted titled "Various Birds with Glowing Backlit Autumn Leaf Bokeh". After I posted those, I was studying the landscape in my back yard and noticed a really colorful area that had no structure for any birds to land on. I found a dead branch and propped it up against a small pine tree so it would be in front of that space to see if any birds would land there.
One of my favorite birds is the Mockingbird and for years I have watched them playing around the telephone poles in front of our house, but they would NEVER come around the feeders in the back yard. It was literally about 5 minutes after I propped up that dead branch that this little guy landed there ... definitely an OMG moment!
Some of you may have seen the recent series that I... (show quote)

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Nov 16, 2012 09:46:40   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
Archy wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


Thanks for the thumbs ups Archy!

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Nov 16, 2012 10:07:48   #
gonate Loc: sacramento,calif
 
thefunxtr wrote:
Archy wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


Thanks for the thumbs ups Archy!


Good shot , perfect. :-D

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Nov 16, 2012 10:32:53   #
denverdon
 
What a wonderful capture!

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Nov 16, 2012 14:02:05   #
Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts
 
Helpful tip: Superglue the branches, the birds will stay much longer, many more chances for great photos.

Seriously, great shot.

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Nov 16, 2012 14:32:25   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
colo43 wrote:
Excellent shot..


Thank you Marilyn!

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Nov 16, 2012 14:33:46   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
gonate wrote:
Good shot , perfect. :-D


Thank you gonate!

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Nov 16, 2012 16:00:28   #
Jusoljoe Loc: Texas
 
Absolutely SUPER shot and story behind it Larry. Thanks for sharing it. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 16, 2012 16:38:28   #
coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn
 
Excellent shot and yes I'm sure it was one of those OMG moments...........

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Nov 16, 2012 18:29:28   #
mollymolly Loc: In the heart of the Everglades.
 
Beautiful shot and good planning on your part!

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Nov 16, 2012 19:05:18   #
Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA
 
Beautiful capture!

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Nov 16, 2012 21:06:17   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
denverdon wrote:
What a wonderful capture!


Thanks denverdon!

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Nov 16, 2012 21:22:32   #
fdeak Loc: Saint Michaels Maryland
 
:thumbup: :shock: :thumbup:

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Nov 16, 2012 21:40:52   #
thefunxtr Loc: Atlanta
 
Treepusher wrote:
Helpful tip: Superglue the branches, the birds will stay much longer, many more chances for great photos.

Seriously, great shot.


Ok ... tried the superglue tip ... the neighbors cat was very appreciative ... probably won't use that tip again! :lol: :lol:

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