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Hiding in Plain Sight Part III

© Bill Whala

Hiding in Plain Sight Part III

Uploaded: November 15, 2014 | Entered: November 15, 2014 09:23:39

Description

White-tailed Ptarmigan
Guanella Pass, Colorado

When these birds would run from one place to another they looked like snowballs blowing across the snow.
Nikon F5, 300/4 AF-S, TC20EII, tripod and ballhead
Sensia 100, Aperture Priority @ f8, Matrix meter @ +1 2/3

Comments

Lynn M. Whitt November 15, 2014

Wow, what a beautiful bird. Great capture. #1595448

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 15, 2014

Fantastic capture Bill -White on white is tough! #11186973

Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2014

Hi Bill,Excellent capture.They sure know how to hide my friend!! #11186989

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 15, 2014

What a sight that must have been, Bill! Outstanding capture! #11187000

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 15, 2014

Wonderful capture Bill!,
Amalia #11187022

Jeff Sielski November 15, 2014

Awesome Bill!! #11187043

Gord MacEachern November 15, 2014

Tough images to capture, but you aced them Bill!! #11187124

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2014

Outstanding capture. Great details. #11187148

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 15, 2014

I'm sitting here shaking my head wondering how many shots I'd have to take to get the exposure right...many, I decided! lol! Excellent capture, Bill - love the details caught in the beautiful white feathers...Provia? Been a long while but that's Fujichrome, right? #11187165

Bill Whala November 15, 2014

Val - Yep, Fujichrome. Actually, I found my exposure information and it says Sensia (also Fujichrome). Thank you for your kind words. #11187173

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2014

The snow's blue tones are so well done, Bill. The right exposure is everything! I'd love to watch these feathered snow balls in action --- but that would require getting out IN the snow...BRRRR...thanks for sharing such beautiful shots with the wimps in the crowd! #11187213

Leslie McLain level-classic November 15, 2014

Terrific capture, Bill. #11187230

Mitch Spence level-classic November 15, 2014

I continue to be impressed by the detail in the white, Bill, and by the fact that you got these shots at all. I've never seen one of these birds myself. #11187243

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2014

I love the white on white. A beautiful capture, Bill! #11187277

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 15, 2014

Well, they certainly appear to be the right shape to look like a snowball!! LOL
!! Another gorgeous capture of this pretty little bird, Bill!! Still love the white on white...complete with incredible detail!! #11187312

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 16, 2014

Amazing white on white, Bill. Beautiful photo. #11187447

Anita Hogue November 16, 2014

Oh yes, the white on white is excellent! Fantastic details! Just absolutely gorgeous! #11187465

Martha R. Mazon level-classic November 16, 2014

Another terrific portrait of this beautiful bird, Bill! I love the huge range of white tones captured! #11187619

John Connolly November 16, 2014

A fantastic white on white shot Bill! I feel for the wildlife in winter! #11187751

Michelle Alton November 16, 2014

I think the same as Val does, but I'm less eloquent. Your gorgeous white-on-white images have me gob-smacked! #11187822

Nadia Paul November 16, 2014

Beautiful soft lighting and wonderful capture Bill! #11188039

Jeffrey R. Bange November 16, 2014

Outstanding capture and detail Bill of this beautiful bird, not easy shooting white on white but you nailed it. #11188080

Barbara Waldoch November 16, 2014

Wonderful shot, Bill! #11188147

Ann Coates level-classic November 16, 2014

Superb capture here Bill, beautiful work. #11188169

Douglas Pignet November 17, 2014

talk about blending in...great capture #11189312

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 17, 2014

GREAT white on white capture Bill, VERY well done!!! <>< #11189978

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 18, 2014

Superb series to show your exceptional skills, Bill. #11190754

Marijana Fajgl November 21, 2014

What a great capture, Bill! She has a perfect white protection. Love it. #11192655

Ed Lauderdale level-classic December 04, 2014

And, you wonder why I follow you and Sheri!? Hmmmmm...... #11200867

Barbara Mason December 04, 2014

Beautiful image Bill - was drawn to look by the White on white, very well done !! So natural #11201025

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