Eye to Eye

Blair Wainman

Eye to Eye

Finished in a 3-way tie for First in the Birdwatching Challenge in the Mood & Ambience group in May 2009
Featured in the group Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! in March 2009
Featured in You’re Accepted in February 2009

Male Vermilion Flycatcher
Taken in Envigado, a suburb of Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia



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Eye to Eye by Blair Wainman
Eye to Eye by Blair Wainman
  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!! my fav

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Blair, you are a pro with these birds.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow Blair!! Perfect image! Welcome to Redbubble – you’ll have fun here!

  • david campbell

    david campbell

    wow fantastic shot

  • micmac

    micmac

    Fantastic clarity,details and colors,superb shot.

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Thank you so much, Micmac! Greatly appreciated!

  • Danielle Davenport

    Danielle Daven...

    He is just gorgeous! Excellent photo.. love everything about it Blair!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow, thanks so much Danielle. I’ve been off line until today and I just noticed your note! Thanks!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Until this lovely photo, I had never seen a Vermilion Flycatcher!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Sandy. These birds are plentiful in the warmer areas around Bogotá. The male is just brilliant…just like this.

  • Pat Moore

    Pat Moore

    This is an excellent capture, beautiful bird!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you, Patricia! They really are brilliant and colorful in the trees here.

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Blair I never saw this one come thru, beautiful work!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks, Deb! They are really a brilliant red. Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    I love birds Blair!!

  • RickF

    RickF

    Sharp Capture!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks, Rick!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    beautiful capture

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Robert!

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Beautiful

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Hagen!

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Lovely bird. Excellent colours, details, and dof.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Torfinn, for your comments. I appreciate it very much…sorry for being so late in responding!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Still love this!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Jan! I really appreciate your comments. (It took me a while to catch on to this communication system…sorry for the delay before)

  • Julié Pearce

    Julié Pearce

    This fellow is just too cute for words. You have a great macro and lots of patience!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Julie. I appreciate your generous comments!

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Very impressive shot. Wonderful composition and a super DOF… Very well done.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much for your generous comments. I appreciate it very much!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Now I need to go and search for some words to tell you how very beautiful this is. Well done !

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Sandra!

  • LYNETTE EVANS

    LYNETTE EVANS

    What a beauty he is and gorgeous colours.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Lyn!

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    What a gorgeous little bird, I love it Blair :))

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Glenna! They really are colorful!

  • jase8812

    jase8812

    Outstandind capture !

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    What a beautiful bird, so nicely framed! Until now, I have never seen this bird before, so thank you very much for sharing it with us!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Sandy! They really are a brilliant color!

  • Babslady

    Babslady

    This one is my all time favorite..Great capture!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thank you so much. I’m glad you like it…and thank you for the favorite!!

  • sweetdesign

    sweetdesign

    Beautiful!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Babslady

    Babslady

    It’s a beautiful photo..And you’re welcome.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    excellent shot

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you!

  • EchoNorth

    EchoNorth

    Lovely DoF here, Blair…love that vibrant red!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you! I appreciate your comments!

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Blair, this is beautiful, such great focus on the bird. God Bless,Mae

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much MaeBelle! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Bless you!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Blair. It is so beautiful image of…cardinal bird…isnt it. No, I noticed the name. But picture is awesome.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much! These Vermilion Flycatchers are indigenous to South America in warmer climates! They are so brilliant. Amazing to watch in flight!

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Beautiful subject and an excellent shot!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you for your kind words and thank you for the favorite!!!

  • cara53

    cara53

    Beautiful shot…so glad I came here for a visit. I’ve been miss so much.

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    What a cute little bird, very nice image!

  • jase8812

    jase8812

    Magic capture !

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    This is wonderful .. I am so glad I found you.. Will try to keep up with your work. while on dial up..
    Chuck…

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    I’m almost certain that if I were a bird, this would be the type I would be! LOVE the colours!

  • Secretwomen

    Secretwomen

    He is just gorgeous!

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    Wow…I just discovered this one, Blair! He is just GORGEOUS!!!! Must be another of your captures in the beautiful gardens there! I’ve never seen anything so brilliant here in CA. Guess I’ll need to do some travleing! (Every chance I get!!!) :-)))

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Lynn! It’s so good to hear from you. I am putting a separate e-mail together for you! Lots to share on what you shared! PTL

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    This bird is all decked out for the holidays!!!!! He’s beautiful!!!!!! A wonderful capture!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Lori! They say “red and green…should never be seen” But they sure go together great at Christmas and here too!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    Another favorite of mine, and I recall this one from WS…just love their bright colors Blair, nicely captured in deed my friend.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Larry! I appreciate your kind words!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Oh how cute!! I love his little face! I actually laughed when I opened this he is so adorable!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    oh my! gorgeous shot!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words!! I appreciate it!!

  • CynLynn

    CynLynn

    amazing image!! what a beauty! super work!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • Lisa Jones
  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!!! Thank you so much Lisa for this wonderful feature!!! You made my day!!! Thanks!

  • Jeff Ore

    Jeff Ore

    Great shot

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Jeff!! Thanks for the favorite!!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    This is fantastic

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Kathy!!

  • Sandy Woolard

    Sandy Woolard

    Great shot and the colors is stunning…Congratulations on the feature!!!!!!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Sandy for your wonderful comments and the Congrats!!

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    Lovely chap

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Mundy!!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Blair!!!! how on earth did I miss this magical little darling!!!!!!! OOOOO!!! you must have been hopping up and down with excitement when you saw him!!!!!! What a shot!!!!!! Gorgeous rich red … and beautiful bokeh!!! And congratulations on your Feature!! I was just over in “Accepted” and this guy just jumped right off the page!!! Hugzz!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Lois!! Well this little guy was kinda special and he just sat and let me take his picture for so long! This one has always been a favorite and you bet I was excited to see him featured…thanks so much for your wonderful comments!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Superb image, Blair!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Béla!!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    MY CONGRATS my friend, so nice to see it FEATURED one of my favorites

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow! Thanks so much Larry!! I really appreciate your great comments and friendship! It’s particularly exciting for me to find someone who really enjoys birding like I do! Take care my friend!!

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    Hi Blair! I’m following some of my favorite people over here to check out this beautiful photo!!! So glad they decided to “favorite” this one!! What a beauty!!!!! I am always amazed at the variety of colorful birds you are able to photograph…and you do it so well!!!!! Thank you for sharing this little corner of colorful paradise with us!!! Bless you! Lynn

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you sooooo much Lynn! Your encouragement and support is worth more than you know as I admire your talent for capturing the beauty of nature so much and value your friendship even more!
    Bless you my friend!
    Blair

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Really beautiful shot Blair.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind remarks!!

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste

    What a handsome birdie!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Angel!!

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Great capture, and beautiful background blur…..
    Tim

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Tim!!

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    l missed this one Blair outstanding love it and another fav for me!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Tracy…and thanks so much for the fav!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Wonderful composition, love this guy’s colors! Dee

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Dee! And thank you for the fav!!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Wow – gorgeous bird! I never saw them in Pennsylvania!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you! I think they can be found in some of the desert southwest areas of the US but not much further north than that…they are mostly tropical birds!

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Awesome image

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Tony!!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Stunning!!! Soo beautiful…love the clarity…just beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous…a fave

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much…and thanks a million for the fave!!!

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    STUNNING!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    Beautiful capture !!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Judy!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning;

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Scott!!

  • vadim19

    vadim19

    Beautiful capture!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Outstanding ! This is the most beautiful capture!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words!! And thanks for the feature!!

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    I love birds but this is simply fantastic. Very well done.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Gavin!!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    eye love this ;)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks!! ;-)

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    Simply wonderful. You have captured this beautiful bird well. Congratulations

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Gavin!! He was a most gracious and cooperative subject for me that day…they don’t normally sit that still for me to get a capture!!

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”

    This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.

    Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.

  • Nancy Barrett

    Nancy Barrett

    What a stunning portrait of this lovely bird, Blair! Congrats on your feature, as well.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Nancy!!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    impecable!!! im pretty sure birds loves you.. congrats

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your congrats Loren! Sorry for being so late…I’ve been away!!

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    The vermilion flycatcher is a very beautiful bird! And you did a fantastic job with the capture! Very nice image!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Patricia!! He helped quite a lot with the capture as he was a patient poser!! Lol!!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    A truly beautiful bird!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Mariann!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Exceptional capture, the color and detail are superb and your DOF perfect!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much Joanne!! I appreciate your detailed comments!!

  • cindylu

    cindylu

    Beautiful shot!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks so much Cindy!! Sorry this is so late!!!

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    What a spectacular looking bird .. love the red .. beautifully photographed :-)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Darren!!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    Blair, what a beautiful capture, love the vibrant colors of this little guy!! HUGE CONGRATS on the well deserved features of this photo!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Deb!! I appreciate your congrats so much!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    Very beautiful bird beautifully presented.
    j

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Jesika!!

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    beautiful capture Blair : )

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Jan…sorry for being so late!!

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Wonderful Capture I love Cardinals !

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you!! These guys are probably distant cousins from the Cardinal but they are brilliant all the same!

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    beautiful colour and detail!!!
    All That Is Nature

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Wendy!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    CONGRATULATIONS on your top 10 place in the challenge ‘Birdwatching’ What a great and spectacular capture this is !!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Wow!! I’m sure missing a lot of comments!!! Thank you so much Sandra for your congrats!! I really appreciate it…sorry for being so late!!

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    stunning shot of this beautiful bird

  • Blair Wainman replied

    I’m sorry to have missed your comment John!! I really appreciate your comments…especially from you. I consider your bird shots the very best!!!

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    Tremendous capture, looks like it should be published in a book someplace !!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the compliment!

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Excellent capture! An instant fave!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Denis!! Much appreciated…and thanks for the fave!!

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Love this shot and your portfolio on PBase is wonderful! I must take another look through your marvelous work…

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thanks Dyle…much appreciated!! Thanks too for the fave!!

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Redheads rule! What a great shot, Blair, even if he is a male redhead. Despite the many comments of praise, I imagine you won’t mind one more. Beautiful shot and amazing hues.

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Oh my goodness, I missed this one!! Thank you so much Jan!! I appreciate your kind words…and guaging by the responses I’d say you’re right!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fantastic shot ! what a beauty!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much…and for the fave!!!

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    Beautiful bird…awesome capture!!!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words Glenna!!

  • bowenite

    bowenite

    That is a beautiful shot (as you can tell by the number of comments) congratulations!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you very much!!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    Congradulations Blair on all the features this image has gotten they are so well deserved your pataince to wait for just the right moment to take the shot relly payed off

    mike

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much for your kind remarks and congrats Mike!!

  • Rachel Broten

    Rachel Broten

    I’ve always wanted to see one of these in the wild! Beautiful shot!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you Rachel…much appreciated!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your winning entry in the challenge and your wonderful features Blair, this is a beautiful image! I love how his feathers are fluffed out, he is adorable and such a beautiful shade of red!

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much Sharon!! I really appreciate your kind remarks and congrats!! Aloha to you my friend!!

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Perfection,Blair! what vivid colors Just beautiful,:o)) God Bless,Mae

  • Blair Wainman replied

    Thank you so much MaeBelle for your wonderful comments!!! Much appreciated!!

  • jeanniechris

    jeanniechris 1 day ago

    so cute!

  • Blair Wainman replied 1 day ago

    Thank you…and thanks for the fave!!

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