Scarlet Tanager (Male) by Missed Opportunities

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10-May-2020	Donald E. Casavecchia

Scarlet Tanager (Male)

Lake Frederick, Virginia

In full breeding plumage in the oak trees between our Lake Frederick retirement home and the Lake. Yes, I know yesterday was Cornell Labs Big Day, however, it was miserable here in Northern Virginia yesterday!
Here he was definitely checking me out.

Nikon 1 V3 with FT-1 Adaptor,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC-20 E II
1/250s f/10.0 at 1080mm iso800
UnCropped but with Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif

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Tom Munson		13-May-2020 20:03
Terrific capture. Lucky you to have this in the neighborhood.

Don		13-May-2020 07:09
Even at that distance and with such a cheery background, this guy lights up the scene.

Charlene Ambrose		13-May-2020 06:01
It does look like he was peeking at you! Nice image with his bright color against the green background. V

Hank Vander Velde		12-May-2020 15:39
Lovely shot of this beautiful Tanager seemingly under an umbrella Don.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		12-May-2020 12:08
Stunning image.V Paolo

Claude Gagnon		12-May-2020 11:40
Sticking view when this beautiful one is around! Nice capture Don :))

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