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Stunning And Cool CW

Discussion in 'Birds' started by jfenton, Jun 5, 2005.

  1. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Meet Mr. Cedar Waxwing..not only is he stunningly beautiful from behind..but when the sun is in his face. he puts the hair up and looks like he's wearing shades!

    Captured with D2X~500AFSII`TC14EII (what Else is new?)

    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/7.1    1/200s    ISO 250


    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/6.3    1/500s    ISO 250
     
    jfenton, Jun 5, 2005
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  2. Russ Smith

    Russ Smith

    197
    May 15, 2005
    Tallahassee, FL, USA
    Jim

    Great set of images. Looks like that 500mm is getting a workout.

    Russ
     
    Russ Smith, Jun 5, 2005
    #2
  3. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Wow, very nice captures Jim

    And, you're right Jim, it really does look like he's wearing shades!
     
    Steve S, Jun 5, 2005
    #3
  4. Retief

    Retief Subscribing Member

    15,248
    Jan 26, 2005
    Marysville, WA
    Really nice, Jim, really nice. I had never noticed the bits of red on their backs before.

    It is quite obvious that all of your D2X problems have been resolved :lol:
     
    Retief, Jun 5, 2005
    #4
  5. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    truely amazing :>))
     
    Gale, Jun 5, 2005
    #5
  6. Nikam

    Nikam

    474
    Apr 30, 2005
    Mission BC, Canada
    Stunning shots, Jim!!! The only time I seem to see those guys around here is in the late fall or early winter, but I guess they're out there somewhere.

    Thanks for sharing these great captures! :)  :) 
     
    Nikam, Jun 5, 2005
    #6
  7. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Russ

    Hi Russ....

    The 500 literally doesn't leave the camera unless I am:

    A) selling something on ebay and need to take photos

    B) shooting sunrises or sunsets...although I'm tempted to try them with the 500 and no TC!
     
    jfenton, Jun 5, 2005
    #7
  8. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Bill

    Hi Bill....

    This X body is doing exactly what I had hoped it would do when I first purchased an X :) 
     
    jfenton, Jun 5, 2005
    #8
  9. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Dennis...

    Hi Dennis...

    Typically, we have these birds by the boatloads in May. This year I saw them off and on all winter and then they disappeared until yesterday.

    I wouldn't be at all disappointed if they stayed in large numbers all year long :) 
     
    jfenton, Jun 5, 2005
    #9
  10. Greg

    Greg

    909
    Apr 5, 2005
    Fayetteville, TN
    really cool dude. I love these guys. very sleek and colorfull.
     
    Greg, Jun 5, 2005
    #10
  11. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Great captures, tough bird to shoot to as their body really has no detail, so smooooooooooth. Neat looking birds. Well done Jim. So I take it you are liking your newer X , dont want to go back to that d2h do yah. LOL
     
    Keith, Jun 5, 2005
    #11
  12. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Keith

    I was gonna trade with you but now that you've convinced me I like my new X better !

    There are plenty of times I'd rather have an H, but everything is a compromise I suppose?
     
    jfenton, Jun 6, 2005
    #12
  13. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    just beautiful, what else can I say?
     
    jczinn, Jun 6, 2005
    #13
  14. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Janet

    Any time that I can get a positive observation from you...it is a very good thing :) 
     
    jfenton, Jun 6, 2005
    #14
  15. RFCGRAPHICS

    RFCGRAPHICS

    6,668
    Apr 30, 2005
    Hi Jim

    These images are "Smooth as Butter" !

    I have always enjoyed seeing your unique prespective on a subject matter that doesnt do much for me.

    Very Nicely Done as Always :) 


    Regards

    RFC
     
    RFCGRAPHICS, Jun 6, 2005
    #15
  16. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    He is a cool looking fella!! :D  :D  :D 
     
    PhotoDawg, Jun 6, 2005
    #16
  17. Igor

    Igor

    2,874
    May 15, 2005
    Ukraine, Europe
    Stunning shots Jim!
    Waxwings are pretty rare over here (Ukraine), but I managed to capture them a few times. Very spectacular birds indeed.
     
    Igor, Jun 7, 2005
    #17
  18. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,612
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Jim, the 'shades' pic is one of the best posed birds I've seen in a while. Truely cool.
     
    Chris101, Jun 7, 2005
    #18
  19. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Igor~Chris

    Hi Igor and Chris....

    Igor....it is one of my most favorite birds...it'sm simply...beautiful...sings nicely and poses well!

    Chris....It took me a five shots to get his head feathers in the perfect upright condition. It was up in every shot that I took, but this one just appeared perfect :) 
     
    jfenton, Jun 7, 2005
    #19
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