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Waxwing

by Graham Brown

Gallery: AvianPosted January 31, 2011945 views24 comments
Canon 40D, Sigma 300-800mm, 1/800th sec at f7.1 and iso400

Comments

24 comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I really love the colors throughout Graham, what a background!!!! The colorful berries are marvelous. I would suggest a bit more room at the bottom if you have it, the comp just seems a little top heavy.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Marquart on January 31, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Nice shot Graham, I really like the background and the berry in the beak is a big bonus.
Rich is correct on the ID.
Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM
This is exceptionally nice Graham. Love the detail (on a difficult subject for detail) and the colorful perch and enjoy both the berry in the beak and the unusual background. Your comp works well for me as presented.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Beautiful image, Graham :toast: Super in every aspect but the composition that IMHO could have a bit more air around.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Graham, this is a gorgeous image. Wow, excellent detail and bg. Superb overall composition. :toast:
Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Goddard on January 31, 2011 at 4:05 PM
A lovely comp and I'd be proud to have this on my files - larger version loses a bit of detail on my screen. Is this much of a crop ? Cheers Graham
Registered on November 21, 2008, 66 Posts, 253 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Hi Mauro,Gary and Graham. Thanks for your comments. This is full frame so no room to play with and it would be difficult to add canvas to the bottom. Not sure why there is less detail in the larger version on your monitor Graham, I haven't noticed it on mine. Graham
Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM
A super shot Graham. Love the comp and the berries add a ton, especially the one being eaten. The BG is stellar. Very well done.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Great shot with superb detail. I like the tight framing, in fact I'd be tempted to take a little off on the right.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 31, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Super duper!! Love it Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 1, 2011 at 2:15 AM
Lovely pose of this Boehmian - nice colors and habitat!
Feels a little tight in the frame to me - more room at the top would be nice.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 1, 2011 at 5:35 AM
Nice one Graham - like the stormy background and the contrast between it the brightness/colour of the bird and perch.

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Excellent detail and the berry tops it off, well done Graham :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Some beautiful colours in this image :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 1, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Hi Graham :wavey: Marvelous capture, with great detail an a superb perch :toast:
Albert Darmo Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on February 9, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Awesome shot, and congrats on the EP!
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on February 9, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Congrats Graham. Beautiful image. Every detail works for this one :toast:
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 9, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Graham - congrats on the WP!
Beautiful image - great colors, nice pose, good eye contact and clean BG.
:toast:
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Excellent!!
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Mason on February 9, 2011 at 5:34 PM
I missed this earlier Graham - outstanding!
Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 9, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Congrats Graham :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Excellent, Graham. I'
ve been out of touch and missed this one. Congrats on the EP. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 9, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Congrats on a well deserved EP Graham !!!:toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on February 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Impressive light and the background :eek:
Registered on July 23, 2005, 111 Posts, 408 Comments