Builder

Artist: Marvin Collins
previous browse art next

Card: US$4.32
Print: from US$18.53

change currency

Builder

Shot this morning 5-31-2008 at 6:57 am at Silverbell Lake, Tucson AZ.

Camera: Canon 40D
Lens: Canon 400mm f/5.6 L
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
ISO: 100

Builder belongs to the following groups:

Birds and Creatures of Flight, Former DPF Members, The Birds and Wild Nature Photography & Writing Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Jan Landers

spectacular capture!!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Jan, glad you like this.
barkeypf

This is another beauty Marvin. I’m liking the darker backgrounds as opposed to the blue sky.
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Paul
eaglewatcher

Awesome—these birds are so beautiful
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Michael, they are beautiful birds
Deborah H. Benoit

Beautiful as always. i was fortunate enough to get a bird today that you may know what it is. I`m not sure myself. I`ll be posting it soon.
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Deb
Tiamaria

Instant favorite! You have done a super job with this one Marvin.
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Teresa
bmckain

Another great shot, you’ve got it down pat with these guys.
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Bob
Tim Harper

Just awesome sharp detail, keep them coming!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Tim
cindylu

nice shot!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Cindylu
AngelaFoster

fantastic warm lighting and and focus on this photo, really clear, great work
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Angela, glad that you like it
aphoto4you

EXCELLENT image…..yep very nice clairty
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Bianca, it pleases me that you like it
Phil Threlfall

Great capture
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Phil
Phyllis Wilson

This is one of the most beautiful pictures of a heron I’ve seen. “Dawn’s early light” sure is spectacular! Beautiful
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Phyllis, you are too kind
YELLOWJACKET

WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOT. I TOO LIKE THE DARKER BACKGROUND BUT I DON’T KNOW IF I LIKE IT BETTER – IT’S JUST DIFFERENT. WHAT I AM WONDERING IS IF I BOUGHT THE WRONG CAMERA??? I COULD NEVER GET ANYTHING THIS SHARP OUT OF MY LENES. I DON’T HAVE A 400MM TO COMPARE WITH BUT I HAVE A FEELING SOMEHOW I COULD NOT COME EVEN CLOSE TO YOUR WORK.
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks YJ, but if I can do this, anyone can. I don’t know what you have, but most SLR manufacturers make a similar quality line of lenses. My 400mm is a Canon L series which is their pro series lenses. I bought the 5.6 because it is not as heavy as the larger aperture lenses are and not as expensive. Being a little lighter it is easier to handhold and I have to handhold for my type of photography. It wasn’t cheap, but not too expensive either. I love that lens. If you have the proper equipment you would beat my socks off.
debsphotos

I’m liking the darker b/g as well…wonderful marvin!! *-)
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Deb.
Antanas

wow, superb
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Antanas, never got a wow from you….......
Thordis

Brilliant shot Marvin. :)
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Thordis, much appreciated.
LindaR

bravo again Marvin ~ perfection!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks so much Linda.
bmckain

I see you made the RB feature page with this one, congrats!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Bob….......I’m surprised and flattered.
palegirl

Well done lad, this a huge “pat on the back” and just so..

Well spotted, and expertly taken..
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks very much
Loreto Bautist...

A very worthy Home Page feature my friend…congrats!!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Bot, I’m surprised
LindaR

congrats on landing this bird on the Home Page Marvin ~ woohoo!! :)
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks so much Linda
Ellen

Congrats for being on the homepage with such a beautiful photo!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Ellen, I appreciate your comments.
Sarah Moore

Congrats Marvin – such a gorgeous image!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Sarah
Anne Smyth

congratulations for the home page showing! it’s a beautiful image – love the leg action
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Anne, I appreciate your comments.
Carmen Cilliers

Well done and don’t feel humble – you deserve to be here on teh home page!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you kindly Carmen, much appreciated
shanghaiwu

brilliant image/am a bird lover so just had to comment on this image/superb on homepage
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks a lot, much appreciated
Madeline M Allen

WOW! CONGRATULATIONS for being on home page Marvin !!!!!! This is just a wonderful capture my friend !!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Maddy my friend, much appreciated.
keleka656

Home Page!!! WOOO HOOOO!! Beautiful.
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Very much Theresa my friend.
Cathy Middleton

Wow, a really special shot. This is going straight to the fav’s.
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Cathy, much appreciated.
Warren Williams

Well done on the HOME PAGE it’s a great image
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Warren
Tracy King

Really beautiful
Marvin Collins replied

thanks Tracy
Robyn Carter

Love the colours in this – was it late afternoon?
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Robyn, it was early morning.
Anthony Vella

Great capture my friend….one of your best.
Marvin Collins

Thanks much Tony!!
Rosina Lamberti

Awesome work!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Rosina, I appreciate your comments.
Gary Beeler

Amazing color, detail, and compositon!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Gary, much appreciated.
Prasad

Well done Marvin, and well deserved to be on the home page.
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Prasad
Anaa

Stunning combination of perfection & artistic presentation! :)
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Ana, you are too kind.
Glenda Remaklus

Beautiful shot Marvin.!
Marvin Collins replied

Thank you Glenda
Sandy Stewart

WOW This lovely composition, combined with beautiful lighting make for a photo worth ten out of ten points!!!!
Marvin Collins replied

Thanks Sandy, I’m pleased that you like it
Mary Campbell

Lovely capture, love these birds and you did such a great job with this picture.
Marvin Collins

Thanks Mary, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins