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I'm Mr. Blue
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When I was at the Zoo in Toledo, I was more interested in taking pictures, than looking to see what kind of birds they were. I DO know it's a bird, but that's all.

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::danika
09/28/08 6:23 AM GMT
Looks like it could be a bluebird, but not absolutely positive. Very nicely captured Jim ... I love the birds expression.
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::Dunstickin
09/28/08 7:08 AM GMT
It's a Blue Sparrow JimboB...cos the heating was turned off!!!!

either that..or a Robin Redbreast with paint on it's bum!...sorry...just funning!...

You a bit like me...get so interested in taking pictures, and not writing stuff down!...so, recently I got a 'secretary' to do all that for me now....named wor-lass

The detail on this is fabulous pal...and as Sherree says....I love the birds expression!
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.Genver
09/28/08 8:08 AM GMT
Very nice view of the bird,it is cute too,overall it is a very good photo.
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.Gabbels
09/28/08 9:19 AM GMT
Well I know that it is a very wonderful looking bird! That expression is just gorgeous.
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::fogz
09/28/08 9:57 AM GMT
what a cute capture of this little fellow! I am no expert on birds Jim so could not tell you! :)
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::cynlee
09/28/08 10:15 AM GMT
What a sweetie! No, I mean the bird. lol Jk. He is a looker though and wonderfully captured and my bet is on 'bluebird', but, of course, I'll be wrong. I know what you mean about grabbing the details. I try to remember the names of the flowers when I am in a garden taking flower photos and when I get home, I have remembered only three of them. lol
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::braces
09/28/08 10:40 AM GMT
A lovely close-up Jim, of a beautiful bird. Who needs to know what it is?
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::100k_xle
09/28/08 12:27 AM GMT
Well Jim, according to the BIG BOOK OF BIRDS this seems to be an EASTERN BLUEBIRD. The EASTERN has an Orange Band on it's Neck whereas the WESTERN BLUEBIRD Does Not.
Super Shot of this Beauty. The DOF is Killer.
Thanks for sharing this One with me.
Faved !

E J
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.corngrowth
09/28/08 1:00 PM GMT
To me it's a 'Redneck' bird, lol.
Suppose E J is right.
Great post Jimbob.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.slyyogi
09/28/08 1:29 PM GMT
Great capture, Jim! He is sooo adorable and the bright color against the black background works to make him "pop" from the shot!
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.Roseman_Stan
09/28/08 1:46 PM GMT
Great shot of the Bluebird Jim. He looks a bit dismayed by his captivity though. I think he needed a treat to help cheer him up! :o) Nice crispness on the feathers.
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::Joanie
09/28/08 3:07 PM GMT
What a beauty! It looks so friendly too! Stunning capture of this cutie Jim. Great focus and colors!
Joanie
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.icedancer
09/28/08 4:08 PM GMT
Jim I have to agree with EJ on this, it is a Eastern Bluebird. This is really a fabulous capture of this little beauty and love the softness of the background.
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::rp64
09/28/08 4:14 PM GMT
Jim, I have been SO impressed with your shots from the zoo. It's not macro work, but the clarity and focus on all of these close-ups has been astounding, and this is no exception. Your control of the DOF is amazing as well.

Rich
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::0930_23
09/28/08 4:40 PM GMT
What a great shot JimboB. I think Mr. C is right about it being a redneck bird. It could be a BrownIndian Buckeye Bluebird as well. All of them feel like this.

Tick
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.DragonQueen
09/28/08 4:41 PM GMT
beautiful colors ilove it!!!!
cute:)
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.Olaus
09/28/08 5:17 PM GMT
A very butiful bird. I like this one. Good work Jim.
Christer
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.gabriela2006
09/28/08 5:50 PM GMT
a great close up and great colors:)
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.SatCom
09/28/08 6:24 PM GMT
Blue he is. Wonderful capture of this lovely blue bird. Nice clarity.

PAul
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.ovar2008
09/28/08 8:17 PM GMT
WOW. Faved
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.muki7
09/28/08 10:23 PM GMT
A great closeup Jimbob, Excellent colour, detail and DOF. Good work

Ed
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::tigger3
09/28/08 11:24 PM GMT
Hey Jimbob, This is so very good. Love the color and details here. Beautiful bird image. sandi♥
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.annie100
09/29/08 6:56 AM GMT
I have never seen a bird like that , he's so unbelivable sweet and beautiful!Excellent capture and faved!
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::moongirl
09/29/08 5:23 PM GMT
Sweet little capture Jim, nice work :)
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::SEFA
09/29/08 8:05 PM GMT
He is so beautiful. The colors and details are great. Very well done!
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::Rokh
09/29/08 11:45 PM GMT
Jim, this is a superb shot! Great work! Fav'ed!
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.egggray
10/02/08 2:33 AM GMT
Looks to me like a young eastern bluebird, nice close up and expression you got here.
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::nigelmoore
10/02/08 8:13 AM GMT
What a beauty and a very nice shot JimBob. The focus is all in the right place, the bird is place right on the 'rule of thirds,' the background is nicely blurred and even the two twigs are well arranged. 10/10 for this one from me.
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::verenabloo
10/03/08 6:12 AM GMT
Well, my dear Jimbo..it looks like everyone you ever knew gave their comments on this photo eh?!! :) But that's because you took such a lovely photo of this bloo birdie!! What a sweetie he is and so are you for sharing this with us! PErfect photo that's for sure...hugs to ya huney..verena
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.gerryp
10/03/08 9:17 AM GMT
I like this Jim...very good portrait...perfect lighting...gerry
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.bgeek
10/05/08 4:08 PM GMT
he is a very scruffy fellow but this is an excelent capture well done
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MJ13
10/25/08 9:41 PM GMT
wow... thats is so gorgeous :)
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