Bohemian Waxwing

[Jody Melanson]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/277349645_i3mh4-O-1.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk
Almost Full Frame

I didn't think I was going to get the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous species during their irruption this year. Found out we had a flock of around 200 right in my town on the City Hall property! Got over there and captured quite a few images. Very tough to make a flight image of these guys as they stick close to the trees.

[Fabs Forns]

You head up my black list, Jody :D:D

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Jody,
Very nice....especially with a tough subject. Debating BG...........but IMO....sufficiently OOF. I may have gone over to the mental illness side........and occasionally come back. On another note........I'm not sure where the 3rd rock from the sun is???.........but you are doing great there!
Roman

[Philip Lombard]

JOdy awesome as usuall, they fly so fast, hard to get a flight shot.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Very nice details,eye contact and colors,I would prefer a more uniform bg

[Charles Senkus]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Arsdel Fluesmeier]

Great image of a tough subject. Very well done.

[Krijn Trimbos]

This is just sick! Getting a sharp flightshot of these very fast birds is amazing! Awesome shot all the way!