Bohemian Waxwing

[Shawn Zierman]

This bohemian waxwing was photographed mid spring in Northern Minnesota. The protracted winter (inland lakes with ice into May), seemed to invite the bohemian waxwings to stay in our area for longer than usual, as it is on average more of a winter bird in Minnesota. This opportunity did not last long, but I was pleased to come away with this image. It's nearly full frame. Cloned out a small twig coming into the frame in the llc. Canon7d, Sigma50/500os, iso800, 1/500, f9. I wish the mountain ash berries were fresher, but I suppose it speaks to the time of year. For context, I was standing in two feet of snow near the end of April when I made the image... :bugeyed:Comments and critiques always welcome.
Regards,
Shawn Zierman.

[Girish Prahalad]

lovely portrait. like the pose, details & colors. exp looks very good

[Bill Dix]

This is simply lovely, Shawn. Great comp, alert pose and HA. Bird exposed very nicely. Their silky plumage makes it tough to get good fine feather detail on these birds (or at least their Cedar cousins where I live). You've done it admirably.

[Grace Scalzo]

An enjoyable image as presented. Nice work on the exposure and details.

[Iain Barker]

The detail in this image is amazing.
I have never been impressed with the older Sigma 170-500 I own and always use my 300 prime. I would defiantly think about upgrading my Sigma if I could get results like this. Do you find your results consistent with that lens?

[Markus Jais]

Great shot. Wonderful perch and perfect head turn.

Markus

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, perch, exposure, HA, details and composition. Excellent image Shawn!

[gail bisson]

Looks good Shawn! Nice feather detail and although I am not a high key lover, I like this one!
I like the dead berries-it tells the story of scarce food in the winter,
Gail

[David Salem]

Great looking high key image. The detail and exposure are right on the money. Very nice!!

[Satish Ranadive]

Shawn;
Fabulous image of beautiful bird. Love the pose, beautiful colors,fine details in feathers.
Would crop at the bottom till the tip of curved branch and add some on the top.

Regards,
Satish.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and sharpness.