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Title
Cedar Waxwing
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Bob Orsillo
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Photograph - Original Fine Art Photography By Bob Orsillo
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Cedar Waxwing - Original fine art bird photography by Bob Orsillo
Copyright (c)Bob Orsillo / http://orsillo.com - All Rights Reserved.
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A lone Cedar Waxwings watches the later winter sun set. Bird photography by Bob Orsillo.
According to experts on the writing of Vladimir Nabokov, this species almost certainly inspired the waxwing mentioned prominently in his novel Pale Fire.
I was the shadow of the waxwing slain
By the false azure in the windowpane
These are the first and last lines of the poem "Pale Fire" by "John Shade", a fictional poet created by Vladimir Nabokov, for his novel Pale Fire.
Waxwings are protected by law in the US and may not be kept in captivity.
Waxwings are characterized by soft silky plumage. (Bombycilla, the genus name, is Vieillot's attempt at Latin for "silktail", translating the German name Seidenschw�nze.) They have unique red tips to some of the wing feathers where the shafts extend beyond the barbs; in the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its common name (Holloway 2003). The legs are short and strong, and the wings are pointed. The male and female have the same plumage. All three species have mainly brown plumage, a black line through the eye and black under the chin, a square-ended tail with a red or yellow tip, and a pointed crest. The bill, eyes, and feet are dark. Calls are high-pitched, buzzing or trilling monosyllables (Sibley 2000, MacKinnon and Phillipps 2000).
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September 17th, 2010
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Maine - United States
Cedar Waxwing - Original fine art bird photography by Bob Orsillo Copyright (c)Bob Orsillo / http://orsillo.com - All Rights Reserved. Buy art online. Buy photography online A lone Cedar Waxwings watches the later winter sun set. Bird photography by Bob Orsillo. According to experts on the writing of Vladimir Nabokov, this species almost certainly inspired the waxwing mentioned prominently in his novel Pale Fire. I was the shadow of the waxwing slain By the false azure in the windowpane These are the first and last lines of the poem "Pale Fire" by "John Shade", a fictional poet created by Vladimir Nabokov, for his novel Pale Fire. Waxwings are protected by law in the US and may not be kept in captivity. Waxwings are characterized by soft silky plumage. (Bombycilla, the genus name, is Vieillot's attempt at Latin for "silktail", translating the German name Seidenschw�nze.) They have unique red tips to some of the wing feathers where the shafts extend beyond the barbs; in the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its common name (Holloway 2003). The legs are short and strong, and the wings are pointed. The male and female have the same plumage. All three species have mainly brown plumage, a black line through the eye and black under the chin, a square-ended tail with a red or yellow tip, and a pointed crest. The bill, eyes, and feet are dark. Calls are high-pitched, buzzing or trilling monosyllables (Sibley 2000, MacKinnon and Phillipps 2000). Buy art online. Buy photography online
Mequon, WI - United States
Bob, your work is always incredible. The Cedar Waxwing is beautifully photographed and processed. A fav!
Bilbao, Vi - Spain
Ah....the most important...congrats for you sale!!! it deserves this and more. Rosa
Bilbao, Vi - Spain
Bomb me with your light vision....hearts still and still waiting for me. Are you soft enough? (wondeful picture and so interesting description, Bob. I have let myself be driven with the image and given it a haiku) Rosa
Melbourne - Australia
OMGOsh Bob where was I? This is so lovely. Magnificent specimen. VF Great description too.
Feasterville-Trevose, PA - United States
Congrats on your sale, love the lighting in this and cedar waxwings too!
Colorado Springs, CO - United States
This is absolutely stunning! Fantastic! Congratulations on your sale!
Encampment, WY - United States
A tiny globe of sunshine masked with mystery. The warm, soft plumage and tree trunk are so richly contrasted with the bluegray cloudy sky, creating a resonant mood. A thrilling and gorgeous work! v/f
Toronto, ON - Canada
A very serene shot...like the bird itself is so immersed in its own thought. F&V
Butuan, A8 - Philippines
Outstanding capture of a charming little bird, they need all the protection we can offer !! F/V
Enterprise, Or - United States
A thing of true beauty here, love to see people share this bird here. Fav. voted and promoted:))
Daytona Beach, FL - United States
I loved to watch this bird. But here in Florida I no longer see them. When I lived in Vermont they would come and eat the berries. Lovely image and perspective Bob!!! f/v
Bob Orsillo replied:
Deb - These really are fantastic birds to watch throw and twirl the berries. - Thank you!
Miami (USA), Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) - United States
Superb capture and rendering, excellent tones, gorgeous image! F/V SU
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