Posted by Dan Walters on February 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Been pretty busy at work. Was nice to get out and finally get some new images and comment on some of the amazing images I've missed. Captured these ptarmigan near Guanella Pass this morning. Thanks for looking.
Canon 1D Mark2
300mm IS f/4 lens
Posted by Richard Olsen on February 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Beautiful intimate photo of this Ptarmigan. The snow in the air really shows the cold hostile world these birds call home.
I like the back lit feathers around the head and neck.
I looks like all that tromping around in the snow at altitude paid nice dividends!
Posted by Scott Fricke on February 26, 2012 at 10:05 AM
I like your low POV on this one to show off the snow drift and the shading on the ptarmigan is matched in the LRC. Nice soft background too, great work as usual Dan!
Posted by John Mumaw on February 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Good to see the master back! I also love the low POV and the overall 'cold' feeling you've captured. Not to mention a fine portrait of a beautiful bird!
Posted by Dan Walters on February 26, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Thanks for the comments!
Posted by Morris McClung on February 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM
I liked it on your FB page, and it looks even better here. Great shot.
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5 repliesCanon 1D Mark2
300mm IS f/4 lens
I like the back lit feathers around the head and neck.
I looks like all that tromping around in the snow at altitude paid nice dividends!