Photos of fully alert erect CA quail in vegetation are a dime a dozen. Catching one mid-stride with the head down on the snow makes this unique and special. Perfect light and perfect exposure certainly help!
Hello Dave! I am enjoying this image very much, a bird I am not at all familiar with. I like everything about the image: light, pose, position in the frame and even the snow with realistic texture. I wish this image were mine! LOL
Congratulations,
Jim
Excellent, Dave. The detail in the quail is fine and I like the pose and eye contact. I also like how the angle of the sun brought out the details in the snow. A fine image.
I’ve been applying the advice from you guys on shooting dark subjects in a light background like this by checking for “blinkies” and it worked fine for this challenge. Thanks you guys for all your help.