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I hardly ever see these guys here and I felt fortunate to have grabbed this guy Yesterday.
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Z9, 180-600 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, monopod, 1/800th, f 9.0, 1260mm, ISO 2200, cropped to 2302 x 2518.
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Beautiful detail in that silky fine plumage, Dave, and I love the shadows of the pine needles on the bird. I do wish it had turned its head a bit more toward you, but I’d still take this. These have such a high pitched call that I have trouble hearing them any more, but my wife hears them and alerts me. In the hot season, they’ll come to running water or a drip sometimes.
Great catch, Dave. The needles give it a different touch in a good way. Well done. Can’t wait for these guys to arrive up here. Should be soon.
SandyR-B
March 12, 2025, 8:03pm
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A nice catch, for sure, even if the pose is not ideal. I like the needles, as opposed to the usual berries in waxwing images.
Hi Dave
Very nice catch with a lovely setting! The end of the crest reveals some masking that could be feathered.
