Proclaiming Ownership by May Haga

Sunday, 14th June 2009

Proclaiming Ownership

by May Haga

This Red-winged Blackbird was letting the world know that this was his territory and was looking for a mate.

Equipment: D300, 80-400 VR lens

May Haga

Since retiring I have taken up nature photography. My main interest is birds but I do like to photograph flowers, animals and insects with an occasional landscape. My four year old granddaughter also gets a fair bit of photographic and other attention.

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13 Comments

roy thomas Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 3:19 am
good shot – would be improved by centering and
vertical , your thoughts are right on , smile.
mike Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Looks like that is what he is doing. Very nice shot.
Tim Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I disagree, Roy Thomas. It would not be improved by centering and making is vertical, in my opinion. I think the composition is good, but the lighting seems to detract from the shot a bit for me.
su Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Love the way the background works here
Patti-Ann Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Looks like the caption should be “Feather duster looking for a good woman to wield it!”
Well done for the shot!
wanda krack Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Perfect shot, and cute caption!! Good for you!! I’m doing the same thing………retired and loving taking nature pictures!!
Dianne Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I also have a special interest in birds and this is so typical. Great shot, keep up the good work.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 14th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
He looks to be dangling in mid-air,I would have liked to see another background. Good looking creature all the same, should have no problem finding a mate!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 3:08 am
The first trill of the red-winged blackbird is a definite sign of spring here in Michigan. As a birder, I like this shot just the way it is. These birds like wet places, so the blurry background is composed of more cattails and marsh grass–perfect habitat/behavior photo, May–keep up the good work.
Pauline Jones Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Nice shot; well done.
planet lover Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I love everything about this picture!
CB Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
love it
k libby Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
He is really giving it all he has got! Great job!