Bluebird in the snow

[Mike Lentz]

Well unfortunately we are still getting snow up here. Fortunately it can add an interesting element to an image. I decided to spend some time with some of my local Bluebirds and came away with a few images.

http://www.pbase.com/image/110978174.jpg

Nikon D300 ~ Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 ~ Nikon 1.4x TC
ISO 400 ~ F/9 ~ 1/320 sec ~ +1/3 EV ~ Gitzo tripod ~ Fill Flash

[Brian Wong]

Hi Mike!

Great job in photographing such detail and sharpness in the windy/snowy conditions! I think the diagonal snow adds a lot, as well as the earth tones complementing the bird.

[LouBuonomo]

Snow really add to this for me Mike. A winter scene in spring

Lou

[Dave Mills]

Mike, due to the blowing snow I can feel the cold and the bent branches makes me feel the strong wind.This image tells a great story and is well handled. Good backround also....

[Stu Bowie]

That looks really cold, when Im in lovely heat of 29deg C in sunny South Africa. I like how the falling snow is parallel to the slanting perch. The little guy is nice and sharp. Well captured Mike.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely colour palette and textures here, Mike. As noted the snow really adds to this image.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Love it, love it, love it.. and yes, I love it a bit more :) Great modd, comp, detail, light and exposure! Congratulaitons!

[Mark Dumbleton]

Superb image - like the composition and the inclusion of the snow adds so much mood!
Well captured!

[Mike Lentz]

Thanks for taking the time to comment guys! I appreciate your fine feedback. :)

[Fabs Forns]

I love snow or rain falling in pictures, it adds a nice touch and it works well here. Very nicely done, Mike, only wish for a bit more room at the right.

[Dick Glover]

Just have to add one more congratulations. I really love this image - the colors, composition and the mood. It is elegant. Thanks for sharing.
Dick

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I think it is great Mike. Great comp, nicely based bird and flowerheads. Though I feel a touch more room in the URC would have given you the perfect rule-of-thirds set-up with the bird and the flowerheads at opposite intersecting points. The snow is a huge bonus. Really, a great capture. :)