Purple Grenadier
Female Purple Grenadier perched on a branch14 total reviews
Comment from Lynnmarie2
beautful image. I can see why it won. Can't get much better than this. The focus, details, lighting, colors are all fabulous. This is overall a wonderful presentation. Thanks for posting it!
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beautful image. I can see why it won. Can't get much better than this. The focus, details, lighting, colors are all fabulous. This is overall a wonderful presentation. Thanks for posting it!
Comment Written 21-Apr-2025
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2025
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 20-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2025
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Wow! Thank you Tom and the panel!
Comment from Len Shood
Yep, this deserves a six. Beautifully composed with the background bokeh making this little girl just pop out of the image. Focus is spot on as is the composition. A fine shot and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2025
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Yep, this deserves a six. Beautifully composed with the background bokeh making this little girl just pop out of the image. Focus is spot on as is the composition. A fine shot and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 16-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2025
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Hi Len,
Having had a chance to look through your portfolio recently, I take your great review and rating as high praise indeed! Your work is so fabulous that I feel highly honoured by your kind words and that extra star! Thank you.
Charlotte
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Thank you for looking through my portfolio ... I hope you left it tidy :-)
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🤣😂😅 Oh whoops...well I did spill some ink on a couple of the pics, but I'm sure it won't show...too much. And I think I may have left my shoes behind in the hot air baloon basket - I took them off to go paddling in the lake - so there may be some residue sand in there too?
Sorry, I meant well.
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Right that's where the sand came from then :-(
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Oh dear you noticed it then, sorry!
Did you find my shoes by the way? They were my favourite Doc Martins :(
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No, sorry. A kitten from another photo was wearing them and, well, impossible to pull them away from her. Maybe a cat treat ?...
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Will this do to strike a deal with her?
If not tell her I'll have her guts for...my guitar... I don't wear garters!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! You've captured a wonderful moment in nature! The framing is well thought out, and the use of light and shadows adds both depth and character. The colours are vibrant, and the composition ties everything together seamlessly. Excellent effort! Good luck! Regret I'm out of sixes, which this richly deserves.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2025
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Wow! You've captured a wonderful moment in nature! The framing is well thought out, and the use of light and shadows adds both depth and character. The colours are vibrant, and the composition ties everything together seamlessly. Excellent effort! Good luck! Regret I'm out of sixes, which this richly deserves.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2025
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Hi Sesha, is that another virtual six stars??? :)) Thank you for your great review, very much appreciated!
Charlotte
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A beautiful portrait of the male Purple Grenadier perched in an Acacia mimosa tree. the light sparking in his eye the light falling on him highlights his beautiful plumage. Beautiful composition, framing & Lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Charlotte,
A beautiful portrait of the male Purple Grenadier perched in an Acacia mimosa tree. the light sparking in his eye the light falling on him highlights his beautiful plumage. Beautiful composition, framing & Lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 16-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Hi Susan,
Thank you SO much for your great review and for the addition of that elusive sixth star! Very much appreciated indeed!
This one is actually the female, and pretty as she is the male is stunning with a bright purple breast and a more orange back - look it up online and you'll see what I mean.
Thanks again :)
Charlotte
Comment from orchidrn
What a beautiful bird and a great shot to capture his image. The focus and clarity are very good showing the viewer lovely colors and detail. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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What a beautiful bird and a great shot to capture his image. The focus and clarity are very good showing the viewer lovely colors and detail. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Thank you very much for your great review!
Charlotte
Comment from Jewell McChesney
What a beautiful photo you have of this "Purple Grenadier". I would love to see what the mail looks like because they're such more beautiful birds.
The setting here is magnificent. Love the branches in the foreground and the blurred background. Perfect
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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What a beautiful photo you have of this "Purple Grenadier". I would love to see what the mail looks like because they're such more beautiful birds.
The setting here is magnificent. Love the branches in the foreground and the blurred background. Perfect
Comment Written 15-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Hi Jewell,
Thank you very much for your great review!
Yeah unfortunately the male wasn't around when I got this shot, but do look them up online as the male is really stunning!
Charlotte
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I looked up the male! So gorgeous!
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Isn't he!!!! Makes my little lady look rather dull and boring! :)
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It’s still a great photo!
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Aww bless you x
Comment from helvi2
Hi Charlotte, It always pays to read notes, because I was thinking I've never seen this bird before! Your notes explained everything. What a cool shot! Love the dappled feathers on the chest. I also like the purple around the eye and the red beak. I think you did a great job with the lighting and focus. It's always fun to see something you never seen before. Love the setting and the bird. Very Nicely Done and a joy to view! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Hi Charlotte, It always pays to read notes, because I was thinking I've never seen this bird before! Your notes explained everything. What a cool shot! Love the dappled feathers on the chest. I also like the purple around the eye and the red beak. I think you did a great job with the lighting and focus. It's always fun to see something you never seen before. Love the setting and the bird. Very Nicely Done and a joy to view! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 15-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Hi Nancy,
Thank you SO much for your wondeful review and for that elusive extra star! Much appreciated indeed.
Yes, I thought it might make a change to post a different bird. You should look it up online, the male is stunning - but unfortunately he wasn't around when I got this shot :(
Charlotte
Comment from ABG Photography
This is a beautiful contender for the contest. My only criticism would be that unfortunately, we can't see a lot of detail in his tail feathers because they disappear into the shadows. But of course, that's something you can't help. Overall, it is a really perfect portrait. The subject matter is well placed. Imagery is sharply focused, and background bokeh compliments the focal point.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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This is a beautiful contender for the contest. My only criticism would be that unfortunately, we can't see a lot of detail in his tail feathers because they disappear into the shadows. But of course, that's something you can't help. Overall, it is a really perfect portrait. The subject matter is well placed. Imagery is sharply focused, and background bokeh compliments the focal point.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Thank you for your review ABG, some detail is there when opened large, but yes you're right, in the thumbnail the tail completely blends into the dark background. But hey ho such is the bane of the photographer! LOL
Charlotte
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Very beautiful and unique visual presented here. Thank you for sharing as I've never seen a bird like this before. She looks so serene as she sits amongst the branches. Composition is very well thought out. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Very beautiful and unique visual presented here. Thank you for sharing as I've never seen a bird like this before. She looks so serene as she sits amongst the branches. Composition is very well thought out. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025
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Thank you very much Maureen. No they're only found in East Africa, I thought it would be good to post something a bit different.
Charlotte