Cedar Waxwing

[Herb Houghton]

This was taken on the Wood Duck Trail, part of the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, last February. mark IIn, 300 f2.8, 2x extender, ISO 1000, f5.6, 1/2000.

[Doug Brown]

Very dramatic side lighting which, although I like it, I might tone down just a bit. I'd also like a little more room up top and on the right. I like the way the BG transitions from light to dark along with the bird. Looks like there's some noise in the feathers on the darker side of the bird, but not too bad, especially considering the ISO. Thanks for posting!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very striking pose and the lighting is lovely. I would only wish for a different perch but that is not always something that we can control. Very lovely capture and eye contact Herb and many thanks for sharing .

[Maxis Gamez]

Welcome Herb,

Lovely light and elegant pose. I would remove the noise and would like to see more room all around!

[Linda Robbins]

Welcome to BPN Herb!

I usually am not a big fan of sidelighting, but it works in this image for me because of the graduated color of the bg. There is a very painterly feel to this image. Lovely pose. I do wish the bird had chosen a perch that was not broken! Looking forward to more of your posts...

[DarrenMcKenna]

Nice photo Herb, great lighting. I wonder why people here always want perfect pics, example, the comment above with a better perch. :scratcheshead:

[Maxis Gamez]

I wonder why people here always want perfect pics. :scratcheshead:

Hi Darren,

Because we can!