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Common Redpole
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Common Redpole

by Ken Archer

Gallery: AvianPosted April 2, 2013430 views8 comments
During the first few days of our time in Yellowstone this winter we had the rare opportunity to photograph a nice group of redpoles as they foraged on seeds buried in the snow. The action was fast and good opportunities for portraits were fleeting.

Canon MkIV, 600mm & 1.4x, 1/3200, f8, ISO 640, Manual spot meter off snow, verical crop from horizontal frame.

I appreciate all of your comments and suggestions.

Ken Archer

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on April 3, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Nice one Ken. Catching it on those crossed plants is really cool. The seed hulls are a plus. Was a fun trip. :wavey:
Registered on January 30, 2007, 369 Posts, 852 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on April 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Ken that's a terrific shot. Nice exposure, great colours. Looks like the wee fella is having trouble walking on stilts though :smile:
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Andrews on April 3, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Hey Ken, great exposure and beautifully composed shot, what's not to love about it. :toast:
Registered on December 31, 2011, 45 Posts, 222 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 3, 2013 at 6:57 PM
I love the setting and comp in this. The plant stilts add a lot of interest. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Looks like a very delicate perch, lovely bird & pose ! :toast: , Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Cool shot Ken, neat perch and head on pose :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on April 8, 2013 at 9:37 PM
It looks like he's waling on stilts in the snow :smile: . Lovely shot!
Registered on July 23, 2005, 111 Posts, 408 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 13, 2013 at 6:28 AM
Love this Ken, sweet shot with a very high 'cute' factor!!
I like everything about this, well done! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments