Posted by Peter Cairns on December 29, 2009 at 1:31 PM
This is not an original idea of course - I saw a deer antler used as a perch in the WPOY competition many years ago. I remember reading the caption at the time about how forest birds often gathered around a deer carcass to feed on the mites. I suspect, as with this image, peanuts were the bait, just out of shot!
I'm pleased with this however - if for no other reason that it demonstrates my new 'crestie hide' is working!
Great stuff Pete. The snowflakes really set off the whole image. Don't mind the perch at all, its different to the norm.
Posted by Ian Mason on December 29, 2009 at 5:37 PM
I love it! Although I would really like to see a larger version to appreciate the eye more. I am now kicking myself, as I had another opportunity to photograph these in the snow - except it was a blizzard and I thought I'd better get down the A9 smartish
Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 29, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Very nice shot Peter a lovely Christmas feel to it
Posted by Philip Newman on December 30, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Delightful Peter and falling snow adds much to the overall atmosphere.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 30, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Nice shot of a Crested Tit Pete, all the good points about the image have already been raised.
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11 repliesI'm pleased with this however - if for no other reason that it demonstrates my new 'crestie hide' is working!
Canon 5dII, 500mm, ISO200.
Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com
Very nice, the perch doesn't detract from the bird and the crest is excellent!
Any video?
Chris
Looking good!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
postcard stuff
Ian
Nice shot of a Crested Tit Pete, all the good points about the image have already been raised.
Andy...
Looking forward to catching up in the New Year
Have a good one!
lovely composition with falling snow, great northern-scandinavian feel to it
Paul