Pine grosbeak

I have only seen these birds twice on my winter trips to Finland. the first time, 10 years ago and the last time, last winter. They are very nomadic and can suddenly appear. This image was take along a road in Oulu, Finland last winter and i recall this day as being very bright and very cold (minus 25). For me one of the most beautiful "sub arctic" bird species.

Rene de Heer

I like the way the bird is positioned on the perch in this shot and then the way it is presented in the frame.
Good stuff
JR

Superb capture Rene, love the BG and fantastic warm colours of the birds plumage.

Steve

Rene

Amazing species a great presentation.

Barry

Eastbourne

I really like the way the perch is coming down from the top of the frame, makes it much more unusual and different from the normal left or right perches

Agree about the perch, and the contrast between the b/g and the bird really make it stand out. Nice one Rene.

Ian

Really nice shot, very unusual, and lovely pose.

Composition is great as is the background-lovely warm colours on the bird make this a cracker

Dave

Rene that is one beautiful picture I would love the chance to do these one day.

Cracking pose and your framing is spot on

Danny

Certainly looks cold! Beatiful colours and the composition is great!

Seen one once Rene and had to go to Shetland to witness it.
Pity I wasnt into cameras at the time as it just posed brilliantly within close proximity.
Great looking bird and that overhanging branch goes really well with it.

Major.

I echo the above Rene, a great shot in everyway.

Great image, great timing.

really nice shot love it

Hi Rene great capture and a very nice setting.

Hi Rene,

Lovely and very well composed picture with beautifull warm colours. Well done!

Sandra