A Dimorphic Species: Williamson's Sapsuckers, mated pair
by hahn23

Comment by SaraR:
I would have liked this so much more if it was more traditionally presented. Two cracking photos, but I just don't like the way the photos are morphed together.

Unparalleled
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Comment by Tiny:
Not really what I call abstract but one lovely scene.7.

A Dimorphic Species: Williamson's Sapsuckers, mated pair
by hahn23

Comment by mariuca:
what a symbiosis!

Threshold Delivery
by hahn23

Comment by Melethia:
Great capture in the poisition of the bird to show it's activity and coloring. As another commenter mentioned, it does appear to be a bit overexposed, probably shot around midday. My monitor tends to show "flaws" in the shadows well, and the shadow between the foot and tailfeather is quite pixelated. Depending on monitors, that may be apparent to some. As you well know, a cloudy day would have given you more rich color and perhaps finer detail, but we work with what we have!

As for commenting the whole challenge, I truly commend you for that. I have been enjoying your insights on the photographs of others as I review them (I did not have time to see the challenge before voting closed) so your effort is very much appreciated!

Threshold Delivery
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Comment by HarveyG:
I liked the shot from an interaction perspective. I new it was a bluebird but not which one.
I thought the image was overexposed and the noise in the tail feathers in shade led me to believe this.
good catchlight, a bug in mouth, at the nest; all good social components of a wildlife shot. I felt the light was very harsh and the shadows had to be recovered causing the appearance of editing "noise".

A Dimorphic Species: Williamson's Sapsuckers, mated pair
by hahn23

Comment by quiche:
What an interesting choice for this challenge, and the title really explains the shot. I'm guessing Hahn23?

Threshold Delivery
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Comment by grahamgator:
Nice detail.

Unparalleled
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Comment by JamesDowning:
Quite a good sunset, but maybe a bit expected?

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Comment by MaryO:
Yummy; bugs! Beautiful bluebird.

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Comment by vawendy:
Truly awesome capture! What a wonderful find! Is this a mountain bluebird? -9-