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... Comments and critiques always welcome.
Regards,
Shawn Zierman.
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.
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?
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
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.
Bohemian Waxwing
Comments and critiques always welcome.
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