Snow and smog everywhere...

Nikon D-200, 18-200 lens @168mm, 1/500 sec @ f/16, ISO 100,  -0.67 EV

Three foot deep snow and most wildlife don't mix well.

In the Teton Valley there was a lot of haze/smog and lots of snow.  It makes shooting scenics difficult if your looking for the clear and sharp wall hanger.  Photos can turn out milky and not very sharp.  And the snow is unattractive to most wildlife here.  To compound that, it was just after noon (mid day light..YUK!).  Trick after trick still gave a mediocre outcome (above).  A polarizer if at ninety degrees can help.  In the digital darkroom breaking down the color cast helps.  A small increase in contrast and a little sharpening pushed the limits.    The best shot of the day was this little bird.  He was asking what I was doing here so early in the year.  I ask him the same.  Cute little guy.  Just ran the photo through NIK and converted to black and white.  Our little visit lasted only a few minutes.  We both felt a little lonely with no obvious wildlife nowhere to be seen.  The fact that I am talking to birds should be your first clue that I need some camera time with wildlife!!!!!!