Greetings from Sweden

For the first time since almost 10 years i am not in Finland but try my luck in Sweden this winter. Different birds and different settings, yesterday some great encounters with Hawk owl and wax wings.

Weather has nt been too faourable and the outlook isnt fantastic.

Today the first full day in the field, i spent quite sometime with nutcrackers and this is the (first) result, its a project in process so to speak and i think the perch needs some work.

image processed from my laptop with a flacky internet connection.

All the best
Rene de Heer
Nikon D3/Nikon 500-4VR/Tripod

Hi Rene,

I don't recall seeing one of these birds posted on the forum before

A really nice shot. I like the open beak and how the tail is almost parallel to the perch.

Hi Rene,

Mooi shot. Never seen such a bird.

Looks great on my laptop-see you have a new lens
hope to talk when you return

Dave

Best I.ve seen of this species.!
very good.
JR

Asou say the perch is a tad on the bland side, otherwise an excellent shot.

Rene

That's a cracker excuse the pun.

Barry

Hope the rest of trip goes according to plan Rene

Odd looking character

I like the way that the bird's stance mimics the angle of the perch. I've never seen a better shot of one of these.
Eric

This is a great image, Rene. Looking forward to see some more pictures. Well done!

A real nut cracker of a shot!!!!!!!

I am pleased you have got this shot Rene because I know you wanted to target this beautiful bird so well done for this fine shot.

Danny

Hi Rene,

We have had an influx of these Nutcrackers a few months ago over here in Holland. They are beautifull and so is this shot. I do see some noise in the BG but that's easily fixed.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Hi Rene,

Cracking bird and pose - as good as I've seen of this shy species.



Mark

A very good looking image. well done for getting you target subject.
Perch, BG & comp all work.

Lee

Great capture Rene.

Hi Rene.
A cracking picture of this striking bird,excellent.
Keith