This Cedar Waxwing was one of about 2 dozen that stopped by a tree with frozen berries for a short snack. They were absolutely beautiful. They stayed for about 45 minutes then left and have not come back. Maybe they are tried of the snow and went south for warmer weather. Sure wish we had some warm weather too.
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F8.0, Evaluative metering, Exposure Compensation +1 1/3. ISO Speed 640, Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x, Focal Length 600.0 mm. Hand held out of truck window, subject was 15 feet away. Light was harsh, from my left and almost in front of me.
Beautiful detail in the face and good head angle. The bird is too tight in the frame, but I like your placement of the bird to the left so that he has room to look out. The stick behind the bird is a distraction. Hope you get more opportunities to photograph these beauties.
Thank you for the ID correction. I cropped this one tight on the left because it had an ugly oof berry and branch there. I realize some may not like it so close to the head. It will make a 11x17 print. I hope they come back as I definitely will be looking for them to take more images.
Linda covered it all. Excellent eye contact and detail in this image and such a beautiful subject. Hope you will post some more Grady. Thanks for sharing.
As per Linda and in addition the face and eye could use a bit of work. Most important: the bird is too big in the frame.
later and love, artie
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