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The Early Bird Got the Worm
2nd PlaceThe Early Bird Got the Worm
Donna-Dee


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2020-04 (Standard Editing)
Camera: Sony Alpha a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Location: Sanford NC
Date: Apr 9, 2020
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 2500
Shutter: 1/500
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2020

 Some happiness in my back yard!

After rollover:
Thank you for your kind comments! Yes, the ribbon does add to my happiness!!

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 62
Avg (all users): 6.7931
Avg (participants): 6.8286
Avg (non-participants): 6.7391
Views since voting: 986
Views during voting: 113
Votes: 58
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 05/09/2020 11:58:21 AM
Excellent photography! I love the branch coming through the frame from top to bottom. Congratulations on the RED ribbon!
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Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
 05/08/2020 08:32:04 PM
Stunning cardinal shot. They are very skittish. Great capture.
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 05/08/2020 04:50:45 PM
A beautiful Kentucky red! I am always so envious of all of you that take such fantastic bird images. Congrats on the red!
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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 05/08/2020 02:34:11 PM
Love the color - spectacular shot. Red ribbon is for red bird!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 05/08/2020 10:36:04 AM
Ohmygoodness! How BEAUTIFUL!!!! I know how difficult it is to get great cardinal photos because at least ours are shy and keep their distance. Congratulations!
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Nikon D7200
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon
 05/08/2020 09:51:06 AM
Congrats on the Red Ribbon Dee - that back yard is giving you some great photo opportunities!!
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 05/08/2020 08:21:54 AM
Just the perfect moment for the perfect image and you captured it so beautifully. Congrats on the ribbon!
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 05/08/2020 01:44:41 AM
he did indeed .. !! .. get the worm that is .
and i can just imagine the happiness in your backyard .. seeing a beautiful bird like this and taking such a great photo .. happiness indeed .. !! .. ;)
CONGRATULATIONS on 2nd place in the challenge .. more happiness i'm assuming .. !! .. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
05/07/2020 08:46:51 PM
So sharp. Colors are great... spot on photo. 8
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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 05/07/2020 11:31:49 AM
Nice, nice capture. Love the diagonal curve of the branch in the composition.
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