Cedar Waxwing-a different perspective

Posted by Tom Gallione on Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:55 am

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Nikon N80, Sigma 400 5.6 + Sigma 1.4x, Bogen tripod, Foba miniball, Fuji Reala, Settings unrecorded

I like being able to see all the birds color, as well as how the branch to the right somewhat mirrors him/her. The light is a bit harsh and not being able to see any of the birds face are major nits. I'm curious about your thoughts.

All comments and suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Dec 24, 2003 8:42 am

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Tom,

This is one of those photos where if you had the birds head turned to the side it would be an incredible photo. Although the light is harsh it works weel here. The perch, leaves and BG are just beautiful. Please tell me that you got at least one frame with the face showing

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by BrianS on Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:42 am

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OK I see you are from my neck of the woods -- where did you get this guy/gal?? I have been after on for the better part of a few years.

I agree with Alan and hope you did get one shot with a head turn. Love the colors in the posted image.

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by Tom Gallione on Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:59 am

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Yes, I do have a few with the bird's face showing unfortunately they are either unacceptably soft or there is too much distracting vegetation.

Brian: The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust is where I photographed this Waxwing. Photo opportunities abound here - http://www.libertynet.org/pert/memvol.htm

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Dec 24, 2003 10:20 am

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An interesting shot of this Yellow Paintbrush

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by BrianS on Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:05 pm

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Tom Gallione wrote: Brian: The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust is where I photographed this Waxwing. Photo opportunities abound here - http://www.libertynet.org/pert/memvol.htm

I am just a half hour from there -- what time of year did you get this shot?

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by Rob Palmer on Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:36 pm

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The colors in this image are great, but I would really like to see the over the shoulder look.

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by Tom Gallione on Wed Dec 24, 2003 1:03 pm

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Brian: I can't remember the exact date, but I believe it was late April. It's hard to miss them because if there is one there usually will be a couple dozen more.

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by BrianS on Wed Dec 24, 2003 1:33 pm

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Tom Gallione wrote:Brian: I can't remember the exact date, but I believe it was late April. It's hard to miss them because if there is one there usually will be a couple dozen more.

Just spent time on the site and will make plans to go there next week to see if there is anything this time of year.
If you have a chance email me with some info on what other birds I might expect to find there -- the site was a bit thin. TIA.

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by Bill Whala on Wed Dec 24, 2003 6:47 pm