Eastern Towhee

Beagler said:

DL,

This is truly a beautiful shot. If this is the same species of
bird, here in Missouri they're called "rufous-sided towhee". It
looks similiar.

I can't help but notice the feet and legs on this bird. My wife
and I wondered if this is an older, very mature bird. Also, its'
right foot looks like it is missing a toe. Could just be the
camera angle. Very interesting.

Anyway, you've done it again. The master of dpreview bird
photography. thanks for sharing, again........

Beagler

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Dirk Vermeirre said:

Hi Dogleader,
Really fantastic, what a nice colors and what a nice bird to,
congratulations again. What camera and lens do you use for your
bird shots ?

With kind regards,
--
Dirk Vermeirre

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Canyonlu said:

Okay, DL, now every time you post a pic, I keep thinking it's your
best yet. Now, THIS one is your best yet!! WOW! That camera was
worth the expense, for the pleasure it's giving you........hey, you
could have spent that much on a one week trip to Fargo or
somewhere, and after a week it'd be gone!!

Marilu

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Curt A. said:

Hi DL,
Woweee, this Towhee needs a pedicure! Gorgeous photo. Keep this up
and you may have a future with National Geographic when you retire!
Very very nice, the detail and colors are breathtaking. Curt A.

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Ruud peters said:

Great shot, i love th contrast with the green background, also very
detailed.

Ruud

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George Montemayor said:

Another nice one, DL. This one looks upset, probably because the
Mrs. hasn't come back yet to make supper.
--
George
EOS D30 ~ 50mm f/1.4 ~ 200mm f/2.8 L II

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SteveH said:

Wow, DL, triple A quality and then some. What more can I say.

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stana said:

Hi DL,

Since I have no more superlatives left I will just say wow. Great
looking bird, great looking image. I am happy that the new camera
is working so well for you.

Stan Abraham

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ikzook said:

DL - Another great picture. I like the green background on this -
it makes a nice foil to the bird's colors. I noticed how rough the
Towhee's legs were - seems to be quite different from those of
other birds I seen.

Regards
John

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Dogleader said:

My Towhees have returned, I have not seen the female yet, last
year I had the good fortune to have them all summer and see their
young. They like to feed in the brush but once again the cracked
corn was to much to resist. DL

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LMC54 said:

Hi DL, sorry that I haven't been around, boy it is crazy right now
and I'm having to work late. When I get home seems like I'm not
much good hehe. Again you showed me something new! I never in my
life have seen this bird...or I've never noticed them. Beautifully
done and with great sharpness.
with respect,
Larry

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Jacques Giraud said:

Great shot. Almost looks stuffed

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B. Heyer said:

If I had a zoom lense like that...lol

Very good, I like the texture ontop of the log alot, and how crisp
the whole photograph is.

B. Heyer

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Dogleader said:

My Towhees have returned, I have not seen the female yet, last
year I had the good fortune to have them all summer and see their
young. They like to feed in the brush but once again the cracked
corn was to much to resist. DL

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Ruvy said:

Hi DL

As usual, fantastic shot expressing not only the image ofthe bird
but its suspitious and alert charachter too. All components creat a
very fine compositionwhile control of colors and sharpness is superb

Ruvy

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