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Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak

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DSC-H50

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Aperture f/4.5 ISO 100 Shutter 10/4000

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Dec, 2013

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Location

It's on my patio fence; taken from the back porch.

Time

Around 9:30 in the morning.

Lighting

Nothing special about the lighting except that the morning sun was hitting the patio perfectly that day.

Equipment

I had left the camera on a tripod - it was a chance shot. Not sure I can take any credit for how well it turned out. The best shots always seem to be the ones that just happen and have nothing to do with me - except for clicking it.

Inspiration

Inspiration? The bird was enough, lol. I rarely see these birds. She was a pleasant surprise.

Editing

It's been a while; I believe I cropped it.

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Just the camera - and something to keep the lens clean.

Feedback

Just be ready to be surprised at any given moment. These moments just happen; you can't plan on a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak showing up on your patio, lol.

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