Snow Bunting on Ice

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I just went through some files from last winter and found this one. I remember quite well how cold it was and lying on the ice without moving and waiting for the birds to come closer didn't really help. :)



1D3, 500f4, 1.4x, 1/640s, f/11, EC +0.67, ISO 400

[Danny Laredo]

Lovely image Axel, fantastic exposure.

[Arthur Morris]

Lots of big plusses here: soft light, low perspective, lovely bird and colors, great sharpness. The only thing that bugs me is that it appears that the bird is leaning away from you....

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with Artie here about the body angle, but to me it still works wonderfully as the Head Angle is great I actually like being able to see some of the bird's back. Light, low angle, pose, detail, colors and exposure are all perfect IMO.
Cogratulations!

[Andy Nguyen]

Judging by the bird's left foot being half a step in front of the right, I agree with Arthur's comment. Additionally, I would have liked to see the BG in a slightly different tone (perhaps light gray?) to discern the bird's outline. Very fine image. Job well done.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Thanks for the feedback. I know, it's not the ideal body position. What I like about it is the look-back pose and that it shows more of the back plumage.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Axel,
I really like the nice HA with the look back...... Colors and exposure are very nice too as is the angle.......I did get a good chuckle form a few of the other comments above and have come up with 2 new terms......we have the HAP....and now I can't chhose between the BAP (body angle police).....or my personal preference the LP (lean police)....just having a bit of fun with you Artie:p! Happy fathers day! Man you guys are tough in Avian!

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Roman, I am tough because I critique each image as if it were my own. And BAP should be STISPJ police. On second thought, BAP is a lot simpler! And is is rare that a bird on the ground is leaning away from you.

[Fabs Forns]

I remember this bird from last year, really pretty. The snow makes a great backdrop and lots of detail in the feathers. Is it leaning away or an optical illusion from the head turn?

[Stu Bowie]

Lying on the ice really paid off, as this is a great angle of capture. Well exposed, on both the bunting and BG. I like the softer colour of the BG.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

To me this is a masterpiece. I don't see many of these images so for me they are a treat. I really like the way how you have render the white snow and the white on the bird.

[James Salywoda]

A beauty Axel nice calm feel to it excellent detail.