Blue Gray Tanager

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BG-Tanager-copy
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David, this gorgeous. I’m commenting much at all right now because I was in a car accident and broke a couple of bones in my right hand. Typing is difficult, but I had to let you know this is excellent IMO. :+1::+1:

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The BG and bird go very well together. Soft lighting brings out the blues. One of my favorites of your work. Well done…Jim

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Excellent detail. Like the pose with the slight head turn and nice catch light. The background works well, complementing the tanager.

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Lovely detail and a great perch, David. I seem to be seeing just a very slight sharpening fringe under the breast in the larger image. To my eye, the pose feels a little awkward and I wonder if a little rotation one way or the other would make it feel more natural.

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A beautiful blue bird that looks especially nice with the complimentary blue sky background! The detail is surprisingly sharp, especially considering the 1600 ISO. Great shot, David!

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Yes, I saw the slight halo on the breast.