Snow Bunting after Sunrise

Shortly after sunrise I found a very cooperative Snow Bunting at Sandy Hook in New Jersey this morning. This has been the first time I got some decent images of this species since they are very skittish. It was rather cold and breezy which didn't make things easier.

http://www.pbase.com/axelhi/image/10...0/original.jpg

1D3, 500f4, 1.4x, 1/400s, EC +0.33, ISO 400

Sweet light here Axel. I like a lot the pose of the bunting and the fantastic eye contact/catch and the detailed textures of the sand. I only wish for a lower angle. Very good job!

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Originally Posted by Juan Aragonés

Sweet light here Axel. I like a lot the pose of the bunting and the fantastic eye contact/catch and the detailed textures of the sand. I only wish for a lower angle. Very good job!

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Thanks, Juan. I didn't go lower because the sand in front of the bird would have covered the feet.

Very nice Axel. I'm not used to seeing this species on a beach! Love the light, and the shadow really adds some interest, for me at least.

Excellent image, Axel. Wonderful detail. The whites look super. Great job, as always.

Your Snow Bunting was much more cooperative than the five I followed down the road at Forsythe in Brigantine yesterday. They just kept walking back and forth across and down the road. :)

And you got him in gorgeous light. I can't wait for the painted to show down here.

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Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt

Thanks, Juan. I didn't go lower because the sand in front of the bird would have covered the feet.

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Well then I wish the bird was in a better spot in order to allow you to get lower without hiding the feet:D

Awesome light, Axel. Nice to see one that is NOT on snow!

Superb. I love the bird, the light, and even the shadow. You were lucky with this one--they are near impossible in the N.E.

Low angle or not Axel, stunning image.

Bill

This is just gorgeous! Light, and pose as colours are outstanding!! Congratulaitons!