cold wintry scene

[bill yeates]

Not much left around here but cardinals and sparrows.
This shot just looks like a cold wintry day.
Taken at South Llano River SP. Canon 40D with 400 f5.6

[David Alaniz]

Good shot, looks like he is waiting on some spring weather.

[MichaelW]

Very nice shot.

[preames]

Very nice - terrific detail and the subdued lighting really adds to it.

[houtex01]

Always enjoy viewing pose where birds feet are perched on different limbs...nice job on this one Bill...

Ron

[Stargazer77517]

I can almost feel the cold. These are such beautiful birds. Very nice

[bill yeates]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I thought the mood was too good to pass up. The pose of the bird was also something I don't often see. I like environmental shots like this over the usual Audubon book-like shots.

[groovyone]

Beautiful capture. I love the background in the shot. It really helps add to an already impressive bird shot.

[DigitalScape]

Very nice capture, Bill - I like how the color of the bird stands out against the environment (a natural selective coloring).

[corralup]

I don't know if your into making Calenders or Holiday Cards but this would make a good picture for something like that I think. I like it!

[lhdvies]

Nice work Bill, he is definitely cold, You captured the mood well!
Leon

[Patti Edens]

Bill, That does look wintery cold! The Cardinal is all puffed up to stay warm. Lovely image.

[Hardrock]

Beautiful shot and great detail! Is this shot handheld or on a tripod? I only ask due to Im thinking about selling my 300 f4 for the 400 but im worried about losing IS.

[bill yeates]

Trey, it was with a tripod. I have handheld the 400 a few times but the results are unpredictable.