Posted by Brad Mangas on December 27, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Playing around in the snow I spent over an hour watching a group of these waxwings and bluebirds eating berries out of a couple trees. With only a 70-200mm lens I got as close as I could and then stood as still as possible to get a few decent shots. After an hour wow, I had to move.
Cedar Waxwings are named for a small red waxy tip on their secondaries. Younger birds don't have this, obviously this is a young bird, but I thought a very nice looker none the less.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 27, 2009 at 9:44 AM
A beautiful bird, cedar waxings and this one is no exception. You captured wonderful coloration Brad and the snow & crabapple tree gives a great envirnomental setting. Really nice job for standing closeby & handholding. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Merle Cook on December 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Hey Brad, Beautiful shot. I like the placement of the bird and the framing of it with the branch in the upper portion. The color rendition is "spot on" and the dof highlights the subject. Normally the lower right portion of the shot would look very empty - but the snow flakes add just the right touch to offset the bird and berries.
Posted by Rob Graham on December 27, 2009 at 4:02 PM
well done, Brad, Merle said it all IMO
Posted by Larry Daniel on December 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Excellent Brad.
Posted by Karla Hall on December 27, 2009 at 4:49 PM
I concur with all the above.
What a beautiful capture!
Posted by Tom Kennon on December 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Brad, the shallow DOF works very well in your photo. Great shot.
Posted by John Moore on December 28, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Fantastic image of one of my favorite birds. Way to go Brad.
Posted by Isaac Szabo on December 28, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Very nice, Brad!
Posted by Bill Dark on December 29, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Incredible photograph, Brad. One of the best bird shots I've seen in a long time. I'd love to see a cedar waxwing sometime; they have such beautiful markings.
Posted by Randy Wilson on December 29, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Great work, Brad. The bird pops against the blurred background and is nicely framed by the in-focus branches, and the falling snow really sets the image apart.
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14 repliesCedar Waxwings are named for a small red waxy tip on their secondaries. Younger birds don't have this, obviously this is a young bird, but I thought a very nice looker none the less.
I like it....
What a beautiful capture!
Very nice, Brad!