Not much out there

[MARINERMAGNUM]

I rarely get skunked on birds but I didn't see one for the 1/2 hour I was out today. It was raining so that may have had it's effects. Nothing else to shoot sometimes other than what's directly around you. I should have taken the extender off after the birds didn't show up,but the reduction in sharpness isn't as bad as some say.

EOS 50D,70-200 2.8L IS,2X extender,430 ex,@400mm,shot in jpeg

[Steve Foss]

MM, that second one is a very cool comp, IMO. Like it!

[Birdsong]

All three are stunning.

[Jim Almquist]

I really like the dark colors and the hint of red in the first. That second shot is a winner.

[Dbl]

I like that second shot as well.

[ricerdude69]

I really like the second one

[ShawnZ]

Number three is very reminiscent of a recent image of yours that I really like that you posted on this forum that had similar subject matter, if you remember....Anyway, I think it's beautiful.