Hoary Redpoll

Gallery: AvianPosted November 19, 201332,767 views8 comments

Another photo from the Seward Peninsula in Alaska this June. One of our tour participants and I got up very early one morning in pursuit of the elusive Bluethroat. I am very happy and a bit envious my partner got several great shots of a beautiful male Bluethroat that morning, unfortunately my view was obstructed and the Bluethroat continues to be my nemeses arctic bird. But all was not a failure for me that morning,this handsome Hoary Redpoll stopped in for a quick look about.

Canon MKIV, 600mm & 25mm extension tube, 1/500, f7.1, ISO 800, nearly full frame

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated

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8 comments

Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Hi Ken,

This image of the Horay Redpole is a beauty. It's well composed, the bird is positioned nicely on the perch, and the grey and green in the background complement each other and blend well together. The slightly OOF tale and perch tip don't detract from the scene at all. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Love the bright bold red and the soft greens - nice to get the eyes as well

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on November 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM

Great photo Ken. I'll just "ditto" Randy's comments.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Excellent image of a nice species. I like the perch as well, and the look the bird flashes at us. All in all a great one ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Excellent, Ken. Sweet composition and a cool look from the bird-did you owe it money?

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 20, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Love the bg and perch here Ken, a nice consolation prize indeed, I wish he would have turned his head just a bit more away from you in this instance. Sweet shot.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 21, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Nothing not to like about this beauty. An excellent shot. I like the perch, pose and BG and I really like the inquisitive look he is giving you. Well done.

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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on November 25, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Great shot Ken, nicely composed, sharp detail and beautiful colour palette.Well done.

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