Early Birds
by SubGeniusKitty

Comment:
I enjoy the action you captured, and the color. I'm a fan of blur when used for artistic effect. Done well here.

P.S. Welcome aboard!

Message edited by author 2009-09-07 10:07:34.

Warbler
by stargazer05766

Comment:
It's a beautiful photo. The details are excellent. Warblers are so hard to capture, since they flit about so quickly. Nice job!

I'm certain it's not a Blackburnian. They don't have any black on their throat and chest, and they are a bit more orange in color. I think it could be a female black-throated green warbler. The female has a yellow and black streaked throat. I don't know where you live, so I can't be sure the location is right. Check out WhatBird.com if you want positive identification.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
by pmichaud

Comment:
Oh, excellent. I think the pose is perfect. I know what you mean about the ears (a no-no in nature photography) but I still think this is a shot to be proud of.

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by ellamay

Comment:
I definitely like your contrast here. I gives the feel of a cold snowy overcast day, and there is still some detail to be seen in the snow. A little more sharpness might help, but this is mighty good as it is.

Loon
by scottieham

Comment:
Lovely DOF.

Coyote (Canis latrans)
by pmichaud

Comment:
Ooo, nice texture in the fur.

Little Grasshopper
by MaryO

Comment:
Odd -- he doesn't appear to have any eyes. I've never seen anything like it.

Snowy Egret
by Tammster

Comment:
I like the composition and processing of this one. Very artistic.

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by ellamay

Comment:
Love the composition and color. The focus is dead on. What a treat to see this.

4 - Brown Heron -- correction, juvenile black crowned night heron
by ErikV

Comment:
Shape and posture looks a lot like a the green herons we have here in FL. The green herons have a cross-hatching on their wings though. Beautiful capture and composition.

Since I can't find 'Brown Heron' in my bird guides, I have posted a link to this photo in a WhatBird.com forum, asking if anyone can identify it.

I got an answer from my inquiry on WhatBird.com. Immature Black-crowned Night-heron. Here's a reference photo on the USGS web site. It's not nearly as good as yours though. :)

Message edited by author 2009-09-06 15:59:28.