Eye To Eye
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Eye To Eye
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This juvenile Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) seems to be starring at the approaching honey bee, trying to decide on its next move. The situation at the Salineno Wildlife Refuge in Texas ended without incident.
This big tropical oriole is common in northeastern Mexico, but was not found in our area until 1939. It has since become common year-round in native woods of far southern Texas. It may go unseen at times as it forages in dense trees, but it draws attention with its harsh fussing call notes. Even before the bird is heard or seen, an observer may notice its oversized nest, a pouch up to two feet long hanging from the end of a branch.
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January 6th, 2021
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Comments (81)
Jennifer Jenson
What an amazing capture, Jurgen!! I think Honey Bee is grateful he was not on the menu that day! Beautiful work! L/F
Bunny Clarke
Awesome capture Jurgen. This one looks a lot like our Hooded Oriole that summers here. Just not as much black.
Tina M Powell
Jurgen what a fantastic capture! Perfect timing, color and detail! Beautifully done! L/F
Rebecca Grzenda
Fantastic Capture of this Oriole, Jurgen!!! l/f. This image is perfection - perfect clarity, color saturation and lovely backdrop!!
Judi Dressler
Wonderful capture with both bee and bird in focus! He was waiting for his opportunity to snack on that bee, I bet! l/f
Carol Senske
F/L. You sure were at the right place at the right time! Funny how the oriole and honeybee are the same colors - works to perfection.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Gary F Richards
Beautiful composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the WILD NATURE contest
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