I never considered shooting a cow bird before but your pictures make me want to give them a try! The coloration is really nice on the last Blue Jay photo. What gear do you use?
Black birds are always a difficult task for me too. I like the way you have done the first image. Black bird in black BG. That is creative and more difficult. Congrats.
Ed Robertson wrote:
Fantastic Shots Ted Very Well Done Nice To See You Back. Ed[/quote
Thank you Ed, thank you very much.
Ted
Greg Y wrote:
I never considered shooting a cow bird before but your pictures make me want to give them a try! The coloration is really nice on the last Blue Jay photo. What gear do you use?
Greg
Thanks Greg for the comment. Canon 1dm2, Canon f2.3 300mm and a 1.4tc
Shasoc wrote:
Another very nice set, Ted. My pick is #5. Well done.
Socrate
You are on a roll here Ted Seems that light in the first two is a bit harsh for this contrasty bird, sure liked your other series in this light though. Gotta say that #3 rocks, just simple but bold, nicely done, very nice I am liking #5 jay too, like the setting on these, again, very nice Ted.
Love the first and the last one. The first for its unique light and the last for its colors. Thanks for sharing. Can you also teach me your framing technique?? PLEASE??
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Ted, love the series, 3 is stunning.
Tim
Tim my friend, thanks so much.
Ted
Jude Perera wrote:
Black birds are always a difficult task for me too. I like the way you have done the first image. Black bird in black BG. That is creative and more difficult. Congrats.
Jude
Jude I am really working on exposures and backgrounds. I think I am on to something. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Ted
harshaj1 wrote:
Ted, these are excellent.
Harsha
Harsha, thanks I appreciate your reply.
Ted
Dave In La wrote:
IMO, #3 is one of the best you have "ever" posted....a real wallhanger,
congrats....it has all the good elements
Dave, I have much to be thankful for and you helped me quite a bit. Thanks for your review.
Great shots and vibrant colors. I love #3 and don't think there is any way you could possibly improve on it. Definitely a solid 10.
Scott
Scott I am glad you like the series and 3 specifically.
Ted
Terry D wrote:
Looking good Ted... you've got this down, dude!
T
Terry.............thank you.
Ted suemcc wrote:
Those jay shots rock, love the BGs!! #3 is super.
Susan
Thanks so much Susan.
Ted
Karl Witt wrote:
You are on a roll here Ted Seems that light in the first two is a bit harsh for this contrasty bird, sure liked your other series in this light though. Gotta say that #3 rocks, just simple but bold, nicely done, very nice I am liking #5 jay too, like the setting on these, again, very nice Ted.
Karl
The first two cow birds were also taken whith the Cardinal series and I agree where the hard light worked with the Cardinal, did not work with the translucence of the cowbird. I appreciate your feedback Karl and compliments.
Black bird in black BG. 
Congrats. 
....thank you.