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Waxwing

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Posted by Paul Ashton on December 2, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Waxwing
This guy definitely had attitude. Took loads of pictures and would like to add some to this thread but not sure how.

Location Gibraltar Point. 1D3 1/500 f4 ISO400
Cropped from landscape format and a little USM.
Posted by Stuart McCrae on December 2, 2007 at 1:49 PM
Stunning shot Paul,I have never seen one in real life. :toast: :toast:

Stu.
Posted by Dave Sewell on December 2, 2007 at 2:08 PM
My favorite bird! Nice shot.
Dave
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 2, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Hi Paul,

Very nice shot of a very nice bird , never seen a Waxwing let alone photographed one , did you photograph this recently??? , if so , do you know if their still around???

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul Ashton on December 2, 2007 at 4:14 PM
He was around this afternoon Andy. Right near the footpath. You don't need a long lens to get a decent close up!
Perhaps you should phone the Lincs Wildlife Trust at Gibraltar Point just to make sure.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 2, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Hi Paul,

Thanks for the info , I'll give them a bell on Tuesday , hope it will still be there.

Cheers

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Barry Southon on December 2, 2007 at 4:33 PM
Great shot superb detail.

Barry :wink:
Posted by Paul King on December 2, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Love it, What a fine detailed exposure.

Paul
Posted by Laurie Braman on December 2, 2007 at 7:59 PM
Great shot, what type of lens did you use? Seems these guys are usually high in the trees, but you got such a nice close-up!

Laurie
Posted by Dave Sewell on December 3, 2007 at 3:21 AM
Andrew - if you want to know where to see Waxwings keep an eye on the birdguides.com website (and for all daily rare birds throughout the UK) you'll have to subscribe for precise details but you get an overview for free. It's a great resource.
Dave
Posted by Paul Rycraft on December 3, 2007 at 3:38 AM
Cracking image, love the subtle colours on the cheeks
:toast:
Paul
Posted by John Varley on December 3, 2007 at 8:37 AM
Very nice Paul. Think I would lighten the eye a little to just make it stand out a bit better. Nice to know that Waxwings are starting to turn up. Lets hope it will be a good year for them.

Posted by Graeme Lee on December 3, 2007 at 8:41 AM
Cool looking bird! Really tight in the frame for me though :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 3, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Hi David,

Thanks for the info , I'll give Birdguides a go.

Cheers

Andy... :smile: