Cedar Waxwings always fascinate me. I don’t see them that often…once or twice a year…but their chatter, which is right at the top of my aging hearing…puts me on full alert. A small flock was moving through Wildcatter Ranch in Graham Texas on my bird walk last Friday, and I was able to catch this one perched well in the sun. The other thing I love about them is the super fine, silky feathering.

I like the eye in this shot…with just enough definition in the black mask to be satisfying.

These shots are with the Canon SX40HS at full optical zoom plus 2x tel-converter for an equivalent focal length of 1680mm, hand held. Pretty impressive results from a Point and Shoot.

Processed in Lightroom for Intensity and Sharpness.