Waxwings

Waxwings in late afternoon light. Messy oof twigs in background but there usually is with these birds.
D200
Sigma 50-500
320th sec @f8640 ISO
Crop and levels in Paint Shop Pro.
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Thanks for interest in my last pic.
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JR

Both shots are different colours John? Small one look better to my mind, classic WW shot.

Well spotted Niel
First one has branches on left toned down. I uploaded the wrong one but thought I,d leave it to see the reaction.
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JR

Smaller one for me too John, super shot. I do find my eye drawn to the OOF bib of one of the birds at the very bottom though.

Oscar

Thanks
Yes - it needs working on when I can get around to it
Soon be bittern time again Oascar ?
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JR

Great image JR, lovely colours on the birds and a nice BG as well.

Nick.

There are 2 there at the moment John, but for the last 2 years most of my better shots have come later on in winter. I'm not sure how successful I'll be this year, however, as the hide from which I get most of my shots is shut for "improvements" (namely, making it better for families and beginners) until February. Not terribly pleased about it, as I'm sure you can imagine!

Oscar

Stunning birds and light. Could not be better without a chain saw on the trees behind, tempted?



Ian

Nice to see some taken in sunlight. I especially like the highlights in the eyes. We have plenty of waxwings around here at the moment, but direct sunlight seems to be rarer than the birds are.

David

First one for me John. Spot on WW

Looks like young Oscar will have to broaden his winter horizons

Bob

First one for me too, John. Awesome birds to see up close.

Andy...

Thanks all
Andy -thanks for the detailed background technique- struggling in cs by the way
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JR