Nature Cedar Waxings Pigging Out

Cedar Waxings Pigging Out · **1 Like**

K-3 and DA*200, by itself, with the 1.4 TC or with the 1.7x AF adapter. No stacking was needed today.
ISO 400, ƒ5.6 , AV

It's getting to be fall and the fruits are coming rises, which is perfect time for waxing to pig out. Tess found this bush on her morning run and sent me out to get pictures. She's my loyal scout.

There were 30-40 birds in this flock, all I had to do was stand there and wait for one to come close. Chasing was not allowed, they'd all leave. Moving your camera was not allowed, scratching your head was not allowed, but int eh end, worth it in my opinion.

That was good.......

Brooke Meyer · 08-31-2016, 02:10 PM

The 4th image is wonderful, like an Audubon print.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-31-2016, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

The 4th image is wonderful, like an Audubon print.

I agree 100% with that comment. Excellent series again Norm. Very well taken.

EDIT - I think #4 could be a contender for the PEG Gallery Norm.

C_Jones · 08-31-2016, 03:28 PM

Nice shots. I see those (Cedar Waxwings) occasionally. Their color is so nice.

dakotapix · 08-31-2016, 04:49 PM

Beautiful photos! In the spring here in South Dakota, cedar waxwings will come through and gorge themselves on apple blossoms.

**Riggomatic** · 08-31-2016, 05:14 PM

They are all great pictures, but that last image is amazing!

normhead · 08-31-2016, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

The 4th image is wonderful, like an Audubon print.

Thanks for the kind comment.

Originally posted by pjv

I agree 100% with that comment. Excellent series again Norm. Very well taken.

EDIT - I think #4 could be a contender for the PEG Gallery Norm.

I hate the disappointment of getting rejected.

Originally posted by C_Jones

Nice shots. I see those (Cedar Waxwings) occasionally. Their color is so nice.

The variation of colour of the various birds was pretty surprising as well.

Originally posted by dakotapix

Beautiful photos! In the spring here in South Dakota, cedar waxwings will come through and gorge themselves on apple blossoms.

I've been here for 8 years, this is my first decent pictures of them.

Originally posted by Riggomatic

They are all great pictures, but that last image is amazing!

I love the context in the last picture, all those berries.

**Tonytee** · 08-31-2016, 10:12 PM

Superb series, Norm. Wonderful photography.

Many thanks,

Antonio

Kotu · 08-31-2016, 10:27 PM

Absolutely awesome images, I agree 100% that photo #4 is the best one. It just... well... It just got that fleeting "something" in it, it "talks to me". Whatever

All the others are also great. Beautiful lighting by the way.

normhead · 09-01-2016, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Superb series, Norm. Wonderful photography.

Many thanks,

Antonio

Thanks for commenting Antonio

Originally posted by Kotu

Absolutely awesome images, I agree 100% that photo #4 is the best one. It just... well... It just got that fleeting "something" in it, it "talks to me". Whatever

All the others are also great. Beautiful lighting by the way.

I'd love to say I arranged the lighting, but, it's all natural light. Yjamls for commenting.

rawr · 09-01-2016, 03:37 AM

Great images.
What fruit were they eating? Seems like a handy tree or bush to plant somewhere nearby.

normhead · 09-01-2016, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Great images.
What fruit were they eating? Seems like a handy tree or bush to plant somewhere nearby.

Those are choke cherries, and they need a lot of sun. But you think like me, I'm hoping to clear out some bush behind my house and put in a row of them behind the feeders, near the blind. I'd like to put raspberries , black berries and blueberries on the hill near the blind and then choke cherries and crab apples along the top, but we're talking a 5 year project. I've been trying for years to get Cedar Waxwings...then it turns out, all you have to do is find the bush they are feeding on that day. There was a flock or 30-40 birds, sometimes 15-or 20 in the tree at the same time.

waterfall · 09-01-2016, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3 and DA*200, by itself, with the 1.4 TC or with the 1.7x AF adapter. No stacking was needed today.
ISO 400, ƒ5.6 , AV

It's getting to be fall and the fruits are coming rises, which is perfect time for waxing to pig out. Tess found this bush on her morning run and sent me out to get pictures. She's my loyal scout.

There were 30-40 birds in this flock, all I had to do was stand there and wait for one to come close. Chasing was not allowed, they'd all leave. Moving your camera was not allowed, scratching your head was not allowed, but int eh end, worth it in my opinion.

That was good.......

Great series, thanks for sharing.

**TER-OR** · 09-01-2016, 09:28 AM

Outstanding images. Patience pays off, it usually does.
We're seeing increasing numbers of waxwings here, as the villages and home owners plant more fruit-bearing trees. I'm glad to see it, and hear them everywhere.

Kotu · 09-01-2016, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I'd love to say I arranged the lighting, but, it's all natural light. Yjamls for commenting.

What I meant was - good position, utilising the soft, natural light. Keep up the good work!

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08-31-2016, 03:11 PM	#3
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer The 4th image is wonderful, like an Audubon print. I agree 100% with that comment. Excellent series again Norm. Very well taken. EDIT - I think #4 could be a contender for the PEG Gallery Norm. Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 08-31-2016 at 04:24 PM. Reason: Add text

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Nice shots. I see those (Cedar Waxwings) occasionally. Their color is so nice.

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dakotapix Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Plains of North America Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Beautiful photos! In the spring here in South Dakota, cedar waxwings will come through and gorge themselves on apple blossoms.

08-31-2016, 05:14 PM	#6
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	They are all great pictures, but that last image is amazing!

08-31-2016, 06:14 PM	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer The 4th image is wonderful, like an Audubon print. Thanks for the kind comment. Originally posted by pjv I agree 100% with that comment. Excellent series again Norm. Very well taken. EDIT - I think #4 could be a contender for the PEG Gallery Norm. I hate the disappointment of getting rejected. Originally posted by C_Jones Nice shots. I see those (Cedar Waxwings) occasionally. Their color is so nice. The variation of colour of the various birds was pretty surprising as well. Originally posted by dakotapix Beautiful photos! In the spring here in South Dakota, cedar waxwings will come through and gorge themselves on apple blossoms. I've been here for 8 years, this is my first decent pictures of them. Originally posted by Riggomatic They are all great pictures, but that last image is amazing! I love the context in the last picture, all those berries.

08-31-2016, 10:12 PM	#8
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Superb series, Norm. Wonderful photography. Many thanks, Antonio

08-31-2016, 10:27 PM	#9
Kotu New Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Absolutely awesome images, I agree 100% that photo #4 is the best one. It just... well... It just got that fleeting "something" in it, it "talks to me". Whatever All the others are also great. Beautiful lighting by the way.

09-01-2016, 03:22 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Superb series, Norm. Wonderful photography. Many thanks, Antonio Thanks for commenting Antonio Originally posted by Kotu Absolutely awesome images, I agree 100% that photo #4 is the best one. It just... well... It just got that fleeting "something" in it, it "talks to me". Whatever All the others are also great. Beautiful lighting by the way. I'd love to say I arranged the lighting, but, it's all natural light. Yjamls for commenting.

09-01-2016, 03:37 AM	#11
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Great images. What fruit were they eating? Seems like a handy tree or bush to plant somewhere nearby.

09-01-2016, 03:48 AM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr Great images. What fruit were they eating? Seems like a handy tree or bush to plant somewhere nearby. Those are choke cherries, and they need a lot of sun. But you think like me, I'm hoping to clear out some bush behind my house and put in a row of them behind the feeders, near the blind. I'd like to put raspberries , black berries and blueberries on the hill near the blind and then choke cherries and crab apples along the top, but we're talking a 5 year project. I've been trying for years to get Cedar Waxwings...then it turns out, all you have to do is find the bush they are feeding on that day. There was a flock or 30-40 birds, sometimes 15-or 20 in the tree at the same time.

09-01-2016, 04:38 AM	#13
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by normhead K-3 and DA*200, by itself, with the 1.4 TC or with the 1.7x AF adapter. No stacking was needed today. ISO 400, ƒ5.6 , AV It's getting to be fall and the fruits are coming rises, which is perfect time for waxing to pig out. Tess found this bush on her morning run and sent me out to get pictures. She's my loyal scout. There were 30-40 birds in this flock, all I had to do was stand there and wait for one to come close. Chasing was not allowed, they'd all leave. Moving your camera was not allowed, scratching your head was not allowed, but int eh end, worth it in my opinion. That was good....... Great series, thanks for sharing.

09-01-2016, 09:28 AM	#14
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Outstanding images. Patience pays off, it usually does. We're seeing increasing numbers of waxwings here, as the villages and home owners plant more fruit-bearing trees. I'm glad to see it, and hear them everywhere.

09-01-2016, 09:52 AM	#15
Kotu New Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Originally posted by normhead I'd love to say I arranged the lighting, but, it's all natural light. Yjamls for commenting. What I meant was - good position, utilising the soft, natural light. Keep up the good work!