Waxwing 2 by bricurtis

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Description

Waxwing. (male)

Females don't have any yellow on their wing tips.

Thanks for looking in.
Much appreciated.

Brand:	Nikon CORPORATION
Camera:	Nikon D90 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:	nikon 70-300 vr
Recording media:	RAW (digital)

Title:	Waxwing 2
Username:	bricurtis
Uploaded:	3 Feb 2011 - 7:49 PM
Tags:	Bird, Birds, Close-up / macro, General, Waxwing, Wildlife / nature
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Snapitt's Award

Oakeys Best

Well Done

Truly Excellent !

davidhu's award

Superb 4 Shaw

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Mike_Smith (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 7:50 PM

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Cracking image

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Gezina

3 Feb 2011 - 7:51 PM

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Interesting bit of info on the male/female Brian - a lovely shot showing those yellow wingtips off - Ina

WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 7:51 PM

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Show Off Wink Wonderful image Brian...Great comp,detail,timing and BG !!

VidB

3 Feb 2011 - 7:54 PM

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Excellent image , great detail and colour, well captured
Dave

KBan (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 7:58 PM

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sure this will do really well Bri. great bokeh and well framed by the branches

Keith

MickyMc

3 Feb 2011 - 8:03 PM

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Rather special
Mavis

helenlinda (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 8:03 PM

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Delightful composition Brian - love the natural framing by the branch
Helen

jeanmarie

3 Feb 2011 - 8:04 PM

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this is fabulous, almost oriental with the twigs and berries and lovely bokeh, bird is pin sharp, love it

saeidNL (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 8:04 PM

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Excellent capture of this beautiful bird,well taken too.
saeid

taggart (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 8:17 PM

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Beautiful display of wing feathers!

VivienO

3 Feb 2011 - 8:25 PM

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Fantastic detail, colour and composition
Vivien

bricurtis (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 8:31 PM

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A big thankyou to Mike_Smith for his User Award - I am very grateful indeed.

Brian.

Trout_Man

3 Feb 2011 - 8:36 PM

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Excellent capture and image Geoff.

franken (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 8:52 PM

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Truly outstanding Brian!

Ken

Tynnwrlluniau (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 9:13 PM

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Wow! What an exceptional image. The composition is superb with the branches forming a natural frame. The oof background has great light to showcase the star of the show in all his glory!
Alun

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 9:18 PM

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A fabulous image Brian, this is one of your very best IMHO, be proud

bricurtis (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 9:21 PM

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Thanks a lot Phil - phil_j for your very valued User Award.Appreciated.
Brian.

Snapitt (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:09 PM

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A simply stunning image. Can't fault it. Very derserving of an award.

Jane

Last Modified By Snapitt at 3 Feb 2011 - 10:11 PM

OAKEY (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:10 PM

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Fantastic capture Brian, very nice work indeed mate.
Shaun Wink

Pegon

3 Feb 2011 - 10:12 PM

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An excellent capture Brian a cracking composition.
Pete.

Eviscera (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:22 PM

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Never thought Id click a bird on a stick image.

But thats great how the elements work so well.

The flecks of yellow to the lichen , the reds to the buds and the whites to the berries , superb image, has an oriental feel.

Quality !

goso (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:22 PM

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First class work Brian...Bill

DarylH (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:24 PM

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Stunning

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:28 PM

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This is truly brilliant image.
Joan.

johnjo58 (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 10:56 PM

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The finest waxwing picture I have seen this year, composition, light, clarity all perfect, nice one

Johnjo

Karen_Summers

3 Feb 2011 - 11:01 PM

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This is beautiful love it

bricurtis (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 11:17 PM

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Quote: A big thankyou to Mike_Smith for his User Award - I am very grateful indeed.

Brian.

EDIT>
Apologies and thanks to mikesmithfor the User Award - got the wrong one first time did not realize we had 2 of them on here
Brian.

Thanks also to Snapitt and OAKEYfor their User Awards too - very grateful for them.

Last Modified By bricurtis at 3 Feb 2011 - 11:24 PM

bricurtis (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 11:29 PM

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Quote: Never thought Id click a bird on a stick image.

But thats great how the elements work so well.

The flecks of yellow to the lichen , the reds to the buds and the whites to the berries , superb image, has an oriental feel.

Quality !

Dave - I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this - totally unexpected but very flattered.

Thanks muchly.
Brian.

steve_eb (e2 Member)

3 Feb 2011 - 11:40 PM

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Quote: The finest waxwing picture I have seen this year, composition, light, clarity all perfect, nice one

Johnjo

Totally agree....it's awesome!!!

Steve

dmhuynh72 (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2011 - 4:21 AM

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The thumbnail looks good and my goodness large is breathtaking Brian. This is a perfect capture in every way Brian, the pose, clarity of image, b/g and that branch.

Congrats on your well deserved awards, and hope you're ready for more awards!
Have a great weekend
Yung

CarolG (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2011 - 5:59 AM

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A stunning image, Brian, amazing detail and excellent surroundings. Carol

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2011 - 7:52 AM

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congrats on the UA - this is a superbly taken picture Brian and you have a great background with the inclusion of the berries its looking good

Last Modified By pluckyfilly at 4 Feb 2011 - 7:53 AM

Maiwand (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2011 - 9:26 AM

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Fabulous shot Brian. Absolute top quality.
Ron

Last Modified By Maiwand at 4 Feb 2011 - 9:26 AM

chase (Critique Team)

4 Feb 2011 - 5:48 PM

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Top stuff Brian,I really like the composition here.

deavilin

4 Feb 2011 - 7:53 PM

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One of the best ones of these I have seen on here

Charlotte

bricurtis (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2011 - 8:32 PM

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Thanks so much to everyone for your very kind comments and votes - I am absolutely delighted with the response to this image.

Brian.

hotwings

4 Feb 2011 - 8:45 PM

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amazing shot , blown away m8

dmhuynh72 (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 4:24 AM

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One more UA to add to your collection Brian.
Have a wonderful weekend
Yung

bricurtis (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 9:19 AM

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Thankyou kindly Yung for your valued User Award - it really is appreciated.

Brian.

EAS (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 10:12 AM

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Gorgeous!

Ann

franfoto

5 Feb 2011 - 12:30 PM

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Hello Brian,
Just back on the site again and see that you are still producing great work.
I love this bird and your composition.
Fran

cassiecat

5 Feb 2011 - 12:50 PM

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looks like a painting. cracking comp.congrats an the many user awards.lesley

tomcat (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 6:16 PM

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Just perfect Brian

Adrian

FeatherFriend (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 8:45 PM

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So deserving of the awards Brian, this is a shot one dreams about,
Geoff.

KBan (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2011 - 9:16 PM

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Well worth all the awards and more Bri............It will certainly get mine on Tuesday !

Keith

bricurtis (e2 Member)

6 Feb 2011 - 11:02 AM

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Thanks to franken and FeatherFriend - your User Awards are truly appreciated.

Brian.

foggytwo

6 Feb 2011 - 2:18 PM

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Fantastic capture Brian, this is just beautiful.
Pete.

SamOsprey (Junior Member)

6 Feb 2011 - 6:47 PM

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Amazing capture!
Sam.

bricurtis (e2 Member)

6 Feb 2011 - 7:38 PM

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Thanks to foggytwo for his User Award - very grateful for that.

Brian.

bricurtis (e2 Member)

8 Feb 2011 - 8:59 AM

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Many thanks also to KBan for his User Award - really appreciated.

Brian.

Last Modified By bricurtis at 8 Feb 2011 - 9:00 AM

davidhu

8 Feb 2011 - 12:52 PM

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A stunning shot Brian, you've really excelled yourself here. Congrats on all the well-deserved plaudits, have my gong to add to the tally.
Dave

bricurtis (e2 Member)

8 Feb 2011 - 1:42 PM

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Thanks so much Dave - User Award No 10 from davidhu - WOW.

I am absolutely gob smacked by the response to this image - thanks to one and all.

Brian.

Steve_S (e2 Member)

10 Feb 2011 - 8:31 PM

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Brilliant image Bri,sorry its taken me so long to get to it! Make it 11 UAs Wink
Steve

bricurtis (e2 Member)

10 Feb 2011 - 8:41 PM

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Thanks so much for that Steve - a very valued User Award indeed.
Truly appreciated.

Brian.

Shroomer

11 Feb 2011 - 2:38 PM

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I'd just like to add....Superb...
Richard

Suehh (e2 Member)

12 Feb 2011 - 6:30 AM

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A very beautiful work.

Mavis (e2 Member)

12 Feb 2011 - 2:38 PM

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Well I too pressed an award for this one Brian . So elegant . His wing sort of blends with the branches. Lovely work xxx

cheesey (e2 Member)

22 Feb 2011 - 11:19 PM

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Absolute belter. Top notch.
Cheesey.

Suehh (e2 Member)

1 Apr 2011 - 8:57 PM

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I am always coming back to look at this - it is just sooooooooo brilliant! Grin

xwang (e2 Member)

4 Apr 2011 - 10:07 AM

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Wow...like a painting.Superb! I have never seen a bird image like this, love the frame, colour, detail and the knowledge of the bird, glad to know...I'll be back!

sparrowhawk (e2 Member)

5 Apr 2011 - 11:39 AM

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stunning i wish i could see one it is def on my wish list of birds to see

Adrian_Reynolds (e2 Member)

17 Apr 2011 - 9:12 PM

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Just found this Brian, its stunningly good,
Adrian

bricurtis (e2 Member)

17 Apr 2011 - 9:23 PM

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Thanks very much Adrian your User Award is truly appreciated.
Brian.

cassiecat

17 Apr 2011 - 9:27 PM

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wow 12 user awards, but cant believe youve missed the GEA or an award from the editor.lesley

celestun

5 Jun 2011 - 12:10 AM

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I agree there is an oriental feel and the sense of movement and perfect colour balance makes this outstanding!

Well done Brian!

Tim

PaulLiley

7 Jun 2011 - 9:51 PM

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Superb image. Love it. Paul

bricurtis (e2 Member)

7 Jun 2011 - 10:45 PM

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Thanks Paul - your UA is much appreciated.

Brian.

lobski

20 Jul 2011 - 2:43 PM

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Very outstanding capture!

Fred Grin

johnjones

8 Sep 2011 - 10:25 PM

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Wow what a excellent shot well captured love to get one . and look at all them well worth Awards brill.
jj

Lillian (e2 Member)

29 Dec 2011 - 8:24 AM

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Brian, I know how you felt each time another UA was given...the feeling that your photography shines out
I thought my 10 was a rareity, but my goodness this was so exciting for you 13 UA's, but not a GEA or HC I find that unusual and begin to wonder how they judge now, especially on this of yours that is
simply magnificent!!
Lillian

bricurtis (e2 Member)

29 Dec 2011 - 12:45 PM

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Thank you kindly Lillian - I really appreciate your complement.

Brian.

headskiesfly (e2 Member)

5 Jan 2012 - 10:19 PM

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Fantastic shot

lostnspace2011

1 May 2012 - 4:14 PM

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What a beautiful image Brian. The detail is outstanding.

Mark

NDODS (e2 Member)

5 May 2012 - 8:26 PM

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How can I possibly have anything to say following all the accolades and comments already bestowed upon this magnificent piece.

Regards Nathan

Very inspirational

milky (e2 Member)

29 Jun 2012 - 1:40 AM

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Beautiful shot excellent work & colours & detail---------Gary(milky)

PaulLiley

5 Aug 2012 - 3:25 PM

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Great image and well presented. Love the natural perch especialy the lichen. Sign of clean atmosphere. Paul

Tibetan

18 Jan 2013 - 5:31 PM

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This is the sort of thing I would expect to see in Japanese Shibayama screen, inlaid from semi precious and precious stones, an amazing presentation of this splendid photo, like it a lot, regards Leon. Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

ltj22 (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2013 - 7:06 PM

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Beautiful image, lovely colour tones..Len

1881

5 Apr 2013 - 6:23 PM

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Cracking image.
SANJEEV

rogerdoger (e2 Member)

14 Apr 2013 - 2:07 PM

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Brilliant shot. Great composition and caught the wing stretch perfectly.
Roger

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