Posted by Richard Olsen on April 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM
I spent the afternoon yesterday with a flock of Bohemian Waxwings near Steamboat Springs. They were feeding on insects that were emerging from the river, then flying onto the snow along the bank. It was fun watching them and I got a few photos too!
The flight shots are major crops, so the grain is showing, but I like how the colors are visible.
Posted by Art Escobado on April 2, 2011 at 12:45 AM
That's pretty!! I love the wings here.
Posted by Richard Olsen on April 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM
another
Posted by Richard Olsen on April 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM
one more
Posted by Richard Olsen on April 2, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Love all of them, they are beautiful birds. I photographed some in Eleven Mile Canyon a number of years ago in February, but haven't seen them since. They look awesome against the snow.
Was this right in town?
Posted by Richard Olsen on April 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Don,
These were taken South of town where Co Rd 14F crosses the river. There were also a pair of American Dippers who were doing their spring courtship dances (which were cool!) and building a nest under the river bridge. Here's a photo of one with a beak full of nesting material.
So do I!
What a magnificent looking bird, and you did a superb job in capturing them in interesting ways. The snowy background works well in isolating them. #2 is a wee bit underexposed.
That's cool they are so accessible! And that dipper is one of the best dipper shots I've every seen. Dippers are really difficult to do well because of their muted plumage and they are a bit hyperactive as well.
Great job on these Richard! The snowy BG really makes the colors pop on these. I have never photographed this bird and have always wanted to...I am very envious.
Posted by Pam Colander on April 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM
You couldn't have asked for a better BG IMO. The snow does make them pop. Even though these are large crops they are still amazing looking. I haven't seen waxwings very often but when I do I am always surprised at what a small bird they are. The dipper shot is to die for! They are so quick and constantly on the move. How cool is that to get them courting/nest building?
Posted by Jeff Hackett on April 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Spectacular detail in the wings! Very nice collection. The first one rocks!
Discussion
21 repliesThe flight shots are major crops, so the grain is showing, but I like how the colors are visible.
Was this right in town?
These were taken South of town where Co Rd 14F crosses the river. There were also a pair of American Dippers who were doing their spring courtship dances (which were cool!) and building a nest under the river bridge. Here's a photo of one with a beak full of nesting material.
What a magnificent looking bird, and you did a superb job in capturing them in interesting ways. The snowy background works well in isolating them. #2 is a wee bit underexposed.
Even the dipper looks great with that beakful!