Bomenian Waxwing

[allanrube]

A mixed flock of waxwings has been flying around our city. By placing myself in a spot they frquent I eventually saw them land. Here is a shot I like.

D300, 400 vr with 1.7 tc -.7ev


http://www.pbase.com/allan/image/94871537.jpg

[Mike McCarthy]

Hey Allan. Nice capture. Love the soft colors and bokeh of the BG. Details are sharp and I like the perch. Just wish the berries were not directly behind the birds head. Just a tad distracting ...although not too bad.

[Robert Amoruso]

Do I love these birds and you did well here making her look wonderful. Perch is colorful too. Nit on the separation with the berries mentioned.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great pose and colors,nice work Allan

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

All of the above comments. Beautifully capture in wonderful lighting and great pose and composition. Really like this Alan !!!

[Steve Maxson]

A very nice image, Allen. Minor nits as mentioned above. It looks oversharpened on my monitor.

[allanrube]

Thanks for the comments. I hope this makes it better. Comments welcome.
http://www.pbase.com/allan/image/94963862.jpg

[Jim Poor]

The repost is much more appealing. I would be tempted to commit sacrilidge and BOOST the saturation of some of the berries.

There is a tiny bit of a halo around the bill and below the tail.

[Grady Weed]

Either crop is a killer image. Your love of photography shows up well.