Gallery: AvianPosted April 26, 2015110 views6 comments
Another shot from Nome 2 years ago. This was one of my favorite birds to photograph up there, they are quite animated and I love the plumage which is transitioning from winter to summer in June.
Canon 5D3 500F4 1.4x 1/800 F7.1, iso 1600
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 26, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Ptarmigans are great - and this one is no exception. However, some people couldn't care less: I think it's one of those love them or hate them species . Anyway, great shot, nice pose and angle of view ! Good that you did not remove the twigs, they show about the habitat. Great piece of work , Hans
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Comment posted by John Launstein on April 27, 2015 at 1:44 AM
Absolutely love this one, Nate! These guys are on my bucket list, and you sure showed this one off beautifully here. Gorgeous light and textures here.
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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 27, 2015 at 8:25 AM
Very cool bird Nate. I like the composition as it describes this bird's habitat well, and the calling pose adds a nice sense of drama to the image too. Looks like you may have gotten wet making this one.
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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 27, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Nate: really like how you've captured the colors and details of the bird in the soft light of this overcast day. I like the action as well. Richard
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 27, 2015 at 5:19 PM
Sweet calling pose you captured of this sooggy fellow Nate. I like how the grasses frame the ptarmigan. I am looking forward to hearing their comical voices again in a few weeks.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 27, 2015 at 6:55 PM
That is some wild plumage, Nate. Looks like a dress out of the 1800's or something. Nice pose.
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6 commentsPtarmigans are great - and this one is no exception. However, some people couldn't care less: I think it's one of those love them or hate them species
. Anyway, great shot, nice pose and angle of view ! Good that you did not remove the twigs, they show about the habitat. Great piece of work 
, Hans
Absolutely love this one, Nate! These guys are on my bucket list, and you sure showed this one off beautifully here. Gorgeous light and textures here.
Very cool bird Nate. I like the composition as it describes this bird's habitat well, and the calling pose adds a nice sense of drama to the image too. Looks like you may have gotten wet making this one.
Nate: really like how you've captured the colors and details of the bird in the soft light of this overcast day. I like the action as well. Richard
Sweet calling pose you captured of this sooggy fellow Nate. I like how the grasses frame the ptarmigan. I am looking forward to hearing their comical voices again in a few weeks.
That is some wild plumage, Nate. Looks like a dress out of the 1800's or something. Nice pose.