Snow Bird

Gallery: AvianPosted February 6, 2012186 views11 comments

American Goldfinch in a Snowstorm. Perched on a Crab Apple branch.

nikon D700 Camera/ Full Frame No Crop/ Nikon 200-400VR Lens/ F8/ ISO 1600/ 1/160speed/ Jobu Gimbal Head on Manfrotto Tripod.

Constructive Comments appreciated.

Thank you

Bill

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM

I don't think our comment can be much constructive; simply a great shot, with perfect BG and mood!

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM

I can't think of any helpful critique, here. I like the position and detail of the bird, the drama of falling snow, the branch with two apples and a snow load—all of it. Even though the bird is, strictly speaking, out of a traditional placement with more space in front than behind, It somehow all hangs together.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Very moody - a great winter feel.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on February 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Very nice. I like the non-traditional placement of the bird in this case. Actually, I think the direction of the sleet balances the composition. Great image.

Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Bill, I agree that there's a lot to like here. I really like the composition you chose, as well as the falling snow, the snow-laden branch, and the small size of the bird in the frame. A cool winter image.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 7, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Really like the mood to this image. The snow (falling and otherwise), the look back you got from the bird, the extended perch with fruit and the overall darkness all work very well for me. As does the unusual composition. Nicely done.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on February 7, 2012 at 10:57 PM

A unique image and composition. I like the BG and the falling snow.
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Registered on November 8, 2008, 55 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on February 8, 2012 at 8:46 AM

Hello D&L, Philip, Richard, Roger, Brian, Ron, Mark.

Thanks All for the Feedback. When I posted I was not able to get the Technicals , So I guessed. Here are the correct Techs.

Speed @ 1/160, ISO @ 1600/ F8/ .............. I wanted something Unique about the composition, and the Placement of the bird without a crop seems to be Ok .

Thanks Again... Always Learning. :)

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Deibert on February 8, 2012 at 8:58 AM

This is a great shot...truly inspiring...and the small picture doesn't do it nearly the justice that the larger version does.

Registered on September 30, 2011, 48 Posts, 125 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Lovely shot Bill, it really gives the feel of a winter snow storm and the small size of this bird braving the elements. The placement of the bird works well here too as he's somewhat balanced by the berry in the lower left. Well done.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on February 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Hello Nate

Well we have had a mild and minimal snow this season, So this snow fall was welcome. The skies were dark and blowing large flakes sideways. I do find the goldfinch summmer colour difficult to get good detail in the bright yellows, so this overcast day with winter plumage was excellent for me.

Appreciate your feeedback

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments