Snow Bunting after Sunrise

[Axel Hildebrandt]

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.



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

[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!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

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!

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

[John Chardine]

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.

[Ed Vatza]

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. :)

[Fabs Forns]

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

[Daniel Cadieux]

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

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!

[Arthur Morris]

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.

[bill kominsky]

Low angle or not Axel, stunning image.

Bill

[Ramon M. Casares]

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