Cedar Waxwings
Jan 3, 2019 11:29:11 #
You could say these bandits flocked in and stole the show. These are the first Cedar Waxwings to visit this year so I thought some might enjoy seeing them.
Captured with my 5dsr 100-400 mk II @ 400 f5.6 ss 175 iso 250
Captured with my 5dsr 100-400 mk II @ 400 f5.6 ss 175 iso 250
They eat berries, and their tails change color to reflect the berries eaten
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Even the flightiest of models will set for a head shot
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Jan 3, 2019 11:52:07 #
Jan 3, 2019 12:05:03 #
Jan 3, 2019 12:23:05 #
C+ although the images are very clear, the sun (facing the wrong direction) is hindering the true colors of these bird as you're shooting from nearly behind them. next time, try a different angle or location and attempt this shot again.
Jan 3, 2019 12:50:59 #
For some of us it is take what you can get and be happy. In review I expected the grammar police to correct my set /sit, not a wannabe correcting the sun position. Should they ever return I will share your insight with them and ask them to return when the light is more favorable.
Bokehen wrote:
C+ although the images are very clear, the sun (facing the wrong direction) is hindering the true colors of these bird as you're shooting from nearly behind them. next time, try a different angle or location and attempt this shot again.
Jan 3, 2019 12:56:19 #
ELNikkor wrote:
They come to our mulberry tree every summer, didn't know that about their tails...
Thank you for looking ElNikkor, info on their tails comes from Sibley. page 358 of Sibley Birds West.
Jan 3, 2019 12:59:00 #
limeybiker wrote:
Gorgeous birds, great to see them many thanks.
Indeed limeybiker, gorgeous. Turns out this is part of their winter range, but it is the first time 8 years they have honored me with a photo op.
Jan 3, 2019 17:14:24 #
unlucky2 wrote:
For some of us it is take what you can get and be happy. In review I expected the grammar police to correct my set /sit, not a wannabe correcting the sun position. Should they ever return I will share your insight with them and ask them to return when the light is more favorable.
Thanks much for the comment thus I'll avoid you post in the future.
Jan 3, 2019 21:22:19 #
Jan 3, 2019 22:03:30 #
Thank you swamp-cork maybe next time I will catch them in better light and show their true colors
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Nice and they are such beautiful birds!
Jan 3, 2019 22:20:32 #
unlucky2 wrote:
Thank you swamp-cork maybe next time I will catch them in better light and show their true colors
Better not in good light than not at all and most important you saw them with your own eyes and if like me that counts the most and I watch many times without the camera. btw when someone makes really negative comments about my posts without seeming to be helpful, many times I go to their topics to view some of their images. Most of the times they are terrific, but that is not always the case! Take care!
Jan 4, 2019 10:30:18 #
Jan 4, 2019 10:43:32 #
Thank you crafterwantabe, pretty much a lucky catch.
crafterwantabe wrote:
Nice set, beautiful birds...
Jan 4, 2019 11:00:03 #
I agree. For me it is capture the subject first, then if time allows recompose, or move, or do whatever is needed to obtain that stunning photo. 2019 is looking to be a banner year with a new species for my life book and Captain Obvious putting on his blocked list.
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Better not in good light than not at all and most important you saw them with your own eyes and if like me that counts the most and I watch many times without the camera. btw when someone makes really negative comments about my posts without seeming to be helpful, many times I go to their topics to view some of their images. Most of the times they are terrific, but that is not always the case! Take care!
Jan 4, 2019 11:40:22 #
Bokehen wrote:
C+ although the images are very clear, the sun (facing the wrong direction) is hindering the true colors of these bird as you're shooting from nearly behind them. next time, try a different angle or location and attempt this shot again.
With Cedar Waxwings you take the shot when you can as they are really flighty Birds and you usually don't have long to take the photo...from experience.
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