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Blue Gray Gnatcatcher at Exton Park

 

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In uno dei posti più belli delle nostre dolomiti, alcuni piccoli laghetti si trasformano in specchi... scrigni in cui sembra essersi riversato un po' di cielo... per colmare le distanze fra mondi lontani

 

Foto dal mio archivio, Buona giornata

 

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Kickapoo Caverns State Park, Bracketville, Kinney County, Texas

Sturgeon County, Alberta

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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in an Eastern Redbud Tree - Mason Neck State Park

A gray hairstrak butterfly Strymon melinus on flowers in a vacant lot in Tucson, Arizona. Lensbaby Velvet 56.

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Not the prettiest of birds but this is what flew in front of my lens on Sunday evening at Grand River Park and I liked the background.

A majestic great gray owl perches on a birch tree branch. Its striking yellow eyes and intricate feather patterns are beautifully captured in the woodland setting!!!

explore Aug. 3, 2008

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - West Yellowstone, Montana

Dec 26, 2020 at 14:40, Hiroshima 府中

I photographed a Gray Seedeater (Sporophila intermedia) during an urban photo walk through Restrepo, in the Department of Meta in Colombia. The bird perches on a rusty horizontal wire that runs across the frame, grounding the composition while soft green distance dissolves into clean bokeh. Slate plumage shifts from charcoal crown to silvery flanks, a peach bill and dark eye bringing a calm, watchful mood.

 

I worked low and parallel to the perch to keep the plane of focus tidy across the face and shoulder. A shallow depth of field isolated the subject, a fast shutter preserved fine texture, and slight negative compensation protected the light bill. I timed exposures between small gusts, letting the wire’s straight line anchor the image and guide the gaze.

 

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A moody sky on a hike near Bayport, MN

Gray singing finch at Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver, BC Canada.

Not my best photograph by far but this was a life bird and I was not able to get any closer nor able to get any flight shots. Found this bird and its mate at Rio Grande Village Campground in Big Bend National Park.

CW - Gretel Gown Mesh Grayed Jade

Sabattis Bog

Adirondack Park

Mariner Point Park

Joppatowne, Maryland

Our lantanas are starting to bloom again...

A native of India, the gray francolin was introduced to Hawaii as a game bird in 1958. Though frequently heard, the color and pattern of this bird’s plumage ensures it visually vanishes a few feet into the brush.

Photo taken at Wilverley in the New Forest

Wendy Park, Cleveland, OH

Great Gray Owl bringing a vole to the fledglings

A few whistles gave the Catbird a reason to throw the over the shoulder stare.

A gray-headed kite soars through the cloudy skies after a rain shower.

Known as the Gray Plover in the Old World and as the Black-bellied Plover in the New. Bayshore Park.

In the serene embrace of Hacienda Montecristo's verdant landscape, the Gray-crowned Yellowthroat (Geothlypis poliocephala) presented itself as a perfect subject against a tapestry of greens. This shot from Santa Rosa de Copán encapsulates the essence of quiet moments that nature offers. The bird's vibrant yellow underparts and distinct gray crown contrast harmoniously with the surrounding foliage, a testament to the region's diverse ecosystem.

 

From a technical standpoint, capturing the delicate details of this elusive creature required a synergy of patience and precise timing. The soft, diffused lighting of the early morning provided a natural softbox, enhancing the bird's subtle features without the harshness of direct sunlight. The shallow depth of field focuses the eye squarely on the bird, creating a bokeh effect that accentuates its prominence. This photograph is not just a visual record; it represents a fleeting connection with the wild, a reminder of the tranquility and beauty that lie in the patience of bird photography.

 

©2022 Adam Rainoff

Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600mm Sports lens, 550mm, f/6.3, 1/125, ISO 1000. View Large.

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