Cedar Waxwing.

[Karl Egressy]

This image was taken shortly before the sun went behind the trees about 40 minutes before sunset.
I was lucky to have found this individual sitting up in a shrub along the field.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 5DM
Canon 500 f4.0 II. +1.4 III.
ISO 400
f 7.1
1/320 s
Tripod.

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice light, bg, and comp Karl. I like the colors of the leaves and I'm a big fan of looser compositions, but in this case I think a vertical might work better. The big cluster of leaves is a little overpowering for the waxwing. Alternatively you might try toning down some of the brighter leaves.

Love waxwings, looking forward to more!

[Karl Egressy]

Nice light, bg, and comp Karl. I like the colors of the leaves and I'm a big fan of looser compositions, but in this case I think a vertical might work better. The big cluster of leaves is a little overpowering for the waxwing. Alternatively you might try toning down some of the brighter leaves.

Love waxwings, looking forward to more!

Thanks, Aidan. Here is a vertical crop with the leaves darkened.

[Binu John]

Beautiful shot, Karl! Love the light, pose and details! Agree with Aidan about the vertical crop! I like RP better.

[gail bisson]

Hi Karl,
The repost is my favorite.
Love the comp you picked for the vertical.
Good IQ and lovely light and BG.
Well done,
Gail

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image of beautiful bird. I like the vertical compo.
Beautiful colors, nice details and backdrop.

Regards,
Satish.