Scarlet Tan

Sherry Felix

A brilliant red and black bird flashed by on the point in Central Park this evening — a Scarlet Tanager. Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), Central Park 5/2/2019

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13 thoughts on “Scarlet Tan”

  1. Michael Scandling 2019-05-04 / 11:30 am

    I agree with Linda… Reminiscent of a Chinese scroll. Muting the background was a master stroke. Catching the takeoff must have been a thrill. The photographic effect is stunning.

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    • Sherry Felix 2019-05-04 / 12:44 pm

      Thank you Michael. A lucky shot and I felt it would work well to use shades of gray with the red.

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  2. derrickjknight 2019-05-03 / 9:55 am

    Shoreacres beat me to the Chinese scroll. Well done

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    • Sherry Felix 2019-05-04 / 12:50 pm

      Thanks Derrick. Glad I succeeded 🙂

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  3. Sue 2019-05-03 / 4:05 am

    How marvellous!

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  4. TCast 2019-05-03 / 12:36 am

    Your shots are so good! The red really stands out!!!

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    • Sherry Felix 2019-05-03 / 7:40 am

      Thank you. I muted the background to enhance the red.

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  5. shoreacres 2019-05-02 / 9:32 pm

    Your images are lovely: reminiscent of a Chinese scroll. I presume the trees aren’t bamboo, but they’re close enough to support the effect.

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    • Sherry Felix 2019-05-03 / 7:41 am

      Thank you. Changing the color and saturation of the background makes that effect.

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