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Hiding in Plain Sight

© Bill Whala

Hiding in Plain Sight

Uploaded: November 13, 2014 | Entered: March 10, 2015 09:36:08

Description

White-tailed Ptarmigan
Guanella Pass, Colorado

This is one from the archives for a cold, snowy day.

Nikon F5, 300/4 AF-S, TC20EII, tripod and ballhead
Sensia 100, Aperture Priority @ f8, Matrix meter @ +1 2/3

Comments

Mitch Spence level-classic November 13, 2014

How marvelous this is, Bill, against the snow. And that's a great capture, with retaining the details of the bird's feathers. #1595181

David Phalen November 13, 2014

Outstanding white on white capture with excellent details!! #11185525

Leslie McLain level-classic November 13, 2014

Fantastic capture and find, Bill. #11185554

Gord MacEachern November 13, 2014

This is nature at it's best, and you captured it perfectly Bill!!! #11185561

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 13, 2014

Excellent capture. Love the white on white. Beautifully capture. I think we will see this again. #11185567

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 13, 2014

Wowza, what a great eye to spot this ptarmigan, Bill! The whites are perfect and details are perfect right down to the catchlight in the eye! I think we will see this again! #11185586

Kathy Shogren November 13, 2014

This is amazing Bill. Much better eye than I to spot this. Great job! #11185600

Ann Coates level-classic November 13, 2014

Talk about camouflage, fantastic capture here. #11185642

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 13, 2014

I love this, Bill! What a beautiful image! #11185647

Mary K. Robison November 14, 2014

Excellent capture, Bill, and perfect title for how this hunkered-down bird blends with the snow-covered environment. #11185695

Colette M. Metcalf November 14, 2014

Awesome capture!!!! #11185712

Candace M. Cleveland November 14, 2014

I'm with Mtich!!! #11185726

Ed Lauderdale level-classic November 14, 2014

Well, you came through again!! I really love this! Just want to know if you where sitting in the snow when shot this :). #11185776

Bill Whala November 14, 2014

Ed - I was laying on my stomach. Thank you for your comment. #11185802

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 14, 2014

Amazing photo, Bill. Great PoV and details. #11185811

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 14, 2014

Amazing and beautiful capture, Bill!! The white on white is fantastic!! Winner in my book! #11185818

Liz blahh November 14, 2014

Fantastic capture! #11185877

Natasha Pliss level-classic November 14, 2014

Bill, this is amazing and almost unbelievable! For sure, camouflage at it's best! You have such a great eye to see this wonderful white-on-white. I hope we see it again. #11185884

Karen Bacon November 14, 2014

Excellent composition Bill! #11185913

Michelle Alton November 14, 2014

This is absolutely phenomenal, from your title to an award-winning image. I make it a winner! Crowd pleaser too! #11186020

Marijana Fajgl November 14, 2014

This a fantastic capture, Bill! Just perfect. #11186049

Zelma Lias November 14, 2014

What an exciting find! You have a sharp eye! #11186063

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 14, 2014

A very difficult shot brilliantly done, Bill. Good luck.
#11186066

Ellen Hodges November 14, 2014

Agree with all of the above, Bill! Absolutely gorgeous! #11186250

Jane Timmerman level-classic November 14, 2014

Great photo! Excellent. #11186268

Martha R. Mazon level-classic November 15, 2014

What attractive camouflage this bird is sporting! Superb composition, Bill. I love the way the bird is positioned between the curves of snow. #11186790

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 17, 2014

LOVE the contrast of the dark green against the pristine white, WTG!!! <>< #11189980

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 18, 2014

Marvelous capture, Bill #11190750

Nadia Paul November 26, 2014

Gorgeous light in this wonderful capture Bill! #11195446

Don Christiana December 09, 2014

Terrific capture Bill under difficult conditions. Great job of spotlighting the bird with its white feather against the snow. First-Rate work. Fave. #11203907

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