# Eastern Bluebird **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [June 9, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939 "2025-06-09T20:12:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/1 "2025-06-09T20:12:35Z")
![Eastern Bluebird 22.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/5/25731cbc5e41aad3a6d3227372320f7431973154.jpeg) ![Eastern Bluebird 23.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/1/c1ad5354278941716bc68d1c5950b90d43f39e88.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I decided to try for some images of the bluebird pair feeding their chicks today. It was mostly cloudy today and I took these midday. Seeing the fluffy caterpillar the female caught was a nice surprise. ### Specific Feedback Any ### Technical Details Canon R7, 200-800mm, tripod first image: ISO 2500, f13, 1/500s second image: ISO 4000, f13, 1/1000s Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/2 "2025-06-09T20:42:29Z")
Excellent look at the pair, Allen. The eye on the female really pops and the caterpillar adds a lot. Love the vibrant colors in the male. Both against a nice background. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/3 "2025-06-09T22:09:32Z")
I agree. These are very nice images. I wish we had some around here. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/5 "2025-06-09T22:55:25Z")
Excellent images of this pair, Allen. I need to set up an auxiliary perch for ours before they get going on the next brood. They’ve just been landing on the box or post (or the neighboring box). So much for fluffy caterpillars being bird resistant! ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 4:28am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/6 "2025-06-10T04:28:38Z")
A wonderful set of images Allen! Gorgeous birds, both giving you great poses. Nice background. Nice to see the prey captured as well. ---
**Author:** ![Avi\_Hirschfield](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Avi\_Hirschfield](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Avi_Hirschfield)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/7 "2025-06-10T06:25:09Z")
Great texture - sharp and you caught the right pose to show there wonderful colors ---
**Author:** ![framingtheuntamed](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/framingtheuntamed/32/80226_2.png) [@framingtheuntamed](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/framingtheuntamed)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/8 "2025-06-10T12:36:10Z")
Great subjects. Really like the female! Both are sharp and love the creamy background. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/9 "2025-06-11T12:23:14Z")
Ah bird cooperation for once. Excellent resting place to catch them before they sprint for the kids. The only thing I’ll add is that maybe adding a touch of exposure to the shot of the male would help it feel less dull than the shot of his mate. She pops more even though the light is similar and her colors more muted. That fuzzy caterpillar is great, too. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/10 "2025-06-12T15:10:46Z")
Gorgeous – what a delightful pair!! Perfect detail and colors. The females are almost prettier, with their soft colors. I always struggle with the blues on the males. We have some starting a nest – in the worst lighting situation possible. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/11 "2025-06-12T15:19:35Z")
> [@Diane\_Miller](#): > > We have some starting a nest – in the worst lighting situation possible. @Diane_Miller You might put up a perch in better light maybe 10-15 feet from their box. They’ll probably use it to stop and check for predators on their way to feed the chicks. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/12 "2025-06-12T19:25:14Z")
@Dennis_Plank, I should try… Problem is, there is a scraggly young tree about 25 ft away that they are using – it has decent cover for them and is too far away from any place I can hide to try to shoot them there. (They don’t like me!) There is a spot I can almost hide in and I put a perch at the box but it’s in deep shade (with a bright BG) until noon. Send some clouds down this way! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/eastern-bluebird/46939/13 "2025-06-12T19:48:57Z")
Great shots, Allen. This makes me miss my bluebirds. I took the nest box down. I had to move it closer to the house and they seemed nervous about that. When I checked inside I had a wasps nest so I took it down. These are excellent shots.