Plinian wrote:
These are wonderful, Larry; your comments about the challenges resonate with me...our paths may have crossed a couple weeks ago! My favorite is one of the "easier" ones--the yellow warbler--fantastic pose, great comp.
Greg
Thank you Greg. I'm sure that we passed each other, but are heads and eyes were pointed into the trees. The Yellow Warbler pose came about by accident. Usually, I'm not that lucky.
Larry
morris wrote:
A delight to view Larry. 26 is my pick for the background and great detail and then the last for the composition and pose
Morris
Hi Morris,
#26 is a standout because, as I have recently learned, it's a "Red-Eyed Vireo". They both are very similar in appearance. Thanks for checking in.
Larry
arbitrage wrote:
A great set Larry. Enjoyed looking through it and learning some new to me warbler species.
TFS
Geoff
Thank you Geoff.
I'm learning as well. I thought that photo #26 was of a "Tennessee Warbler", but a couple of FM'ers educated me. This photo is of a "Red-Eyed Vireo", both look very similar. Oh well, at least I know what a "Bald Eagle" looks like.
Larry
brimull wrote:
That's quite a variety of warblers on display. Well done. It's challenging to get a good one for the reasons you've stated, but that's what makes it so rewarding when the effort pays off. You have MANY examples of that here.
Brian M.
Hi Brian,
Yep, the Warbler challenge can be very rewarding if you can get a keeper or two out of couple thousands clicks and missed shots.
Larry
Karl Witt wrote:
I can't imagine how much effort you put into getting these Larry. Each was a challenge and each is quite rewarding for your efforts! The Tennessee is one I have not seen before.
I think your Chestnut shots are wonderful and full of character with the one in the clear simply outstanding
Lots of goodies here buddy so I will look them over several times to appreciate them all, great work my friend
Karl
Hi Buddy,
As I have recently learned from two other FM'ers, the "Tennessee Warbler" is in fact a "Red-Eyed Vireo". Both are very difficult to distinguish from the other. I'm still looking for a "Tennessee. Maybe we can see one together.
I think that the first Chestnut is a female, but I really like the setting she is perched in.
Herb Houghton wrote:
What a great variety of warblers Larry. They are my most difficult target species. Good thing we only see them mostly in May during spring migration. You did an excellent job of capturing them out in the open for the most part.
Hi Herb, thank you for looking in and for your kind comments.
Larry
johnip wrote:
What a set Larry! Jewels of the forest, these guys. Love the B&W, Maggie #2, and the Black-throated Blue! I've never had much luck photographing those three species.
I must break it to you that you "only" have 18 warbler species here. #26 is a Red-eyed Vireo, not a Tennessee Warbler. That large, hooked beak is a the biggest giveaway that it's a vireo. The Tennessee's beak is very sharp and narrow. The red eye and black eyebrow also wouldn't be present. It is a fine shot though!
-John (bird nerd)
Hi John, I'm glad that you enjoyed the set. I'm especially glad that you should me the difference between the two.
Larry
You did an excellent job of capturing them out in the open for the most part.