Well unfortunately we are still getting snow up here. Fortunately it can add an interesting element to an image. I decided to spend some time with some of my local Bluebirds and came away with a few images.
Nikon D300 ~ Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 ~ Nikon 1.4x TC ISO 400 ~ F/9 ~ 1/320 sec ~ +1/3 EV ~ Gitzo tripod ~ Fill Flash
Great job in photographing such detail and sharpness in the windy/snowy conditions! I think the diagonal snow adds a lot, as well as the earth tones complementing the bird.
Mike, due to the blowing snow I can feel the cold and the bent branches makes me feel the strong wind.This image tells a great story and is well handled. Good backround also....
That looks really cold, when Im in lovely heat of 29deg C in sunny South Africa. I like how the falling snow is parallel to the slanting perch. The little guy is nice and sharp. Well captured Mike.
I love snow or rain falling in pictures, it adds a nice touch and it works well here. Very nicely done, Mike, only wish for a bit more room at the right.
I think it is great Mike. Great comp, nicely based bird and flowerheads. Though I feel a touch more room in the URC would have given you the perfect rule-of-thirds set-up with the bird and the flowerheads at opposite intersecting points. The snow is a huge bonus. Really, a great capture. :)