Nikon D200, Nikkor 70-200 @ 170mm. F/5.6, 1/320, ISO 400. EV + 0.3.
This Chickadee is reflecting on the first snowfall. Backyard set-up, frozen fingers...
The lighting is lovely here, soft, allowing nice detail in blacks and whites.
The perch is perfectly scaled and interesting with the fine needles and buds? without being overpowering.
I really liuke the details and the exposure looks perfect. The snow adds a lot to the comp for me, but what really takes this for me, is how the perch leans forward with the Chikadee leaning over looking down. It gives me the feeling he is about ready to lean right over.
Caroline, I remembered how much I loved your previous Chickadee images the minute I saw this. This one is perfect! The pose, perch, sharp details and snow make this special.