Waxwing

[Dave Courtenay]

Image taken today after some decent snowfall last night, The waxwings have been around my house for nearly a week, Up to 200 but in small flocks, I have managed some shots during the week but the snow fall adds something else to the image

NikonD3 600F4VR-Cropped for presentation

[Arthur Morris]

I actually like the COMP of the ORIG post best but great job on the eye Peter. The image is exquisitely loverly. Perfect head angle and a great view of the tale. The heavy snow puts it over the top for me.

[Grady Weed]

Another vote for the original crop. And the body, clean, almost manicured look. The eye on the second one is better.

[Tim Kuhn]

Wonderful job getting the correct exposure in this image. The bird itself is just about perfectly lit by the reflected light. A gorgeous image.

Tim

[John Chardine]

I really like all the elements in this image, in particular the pose and head angle of the bird, and the perch. On my monitor the lower snow balls, particular the left one looks very close to the edge.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great setting, head angle and the soft light makes it even better. I might increase the saturation a few points.

[Dave Mills]

I favor the second post. I like it when the center of interest is more dominant while the environment still has a an appealing presence. Beautiful image!!