What Kind of Bird Blind: I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of...

wdfbpf Loc: Huntsville, AL

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Thats pretty much exactly like the one I use, works well.

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

So long as your window or sliding door is reasonably clean, and the sun is not in a glare producing position, you should be able to get decent, if not always spectacular, photos through the glass, but not through the glass + a screen. If you use a reasonably low f-stop (large opening) the camera probably will not even see a spec of dirt or fingerprint on the glass, and if you focus well, the subject (bird) should be in sharp focus and the foreground & background out of focus.

It works--try it! I also find that I get the best results with a reasonably fast shutter speed to minimize bird or branch movement.

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

I just bought the identical blind from SG and it is very good and has plenty of room. I have been using my hunting blinds since I got back into photography about 18 months ago. My other go to blind is taller kind of like a teepee and it allows you to stand up in the blind to stretch, etc. If you go to close-up forum on this site you will see a couple of photos of this blind. I also use a fold up chair in the blind. I leave them set up and use the one that appears to be best for the given activity, just like I would when using them for hunting.

Greg

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

That is the one I have. Works great. And Sammy and I both fit pretty good.:)

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

Vern Denman

I find a chair blind works. Not very large and easy to set up and take down. Cabellas and Amazon.

Jim Bob

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

Cool looking outfit.

wdfbpf Loc: Huntsville, AL

I appreciate the comments, and I think I'll try this one. For less than $50, it looks like a pretty economical way to have a backyard blind.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

If you have a good view of the area where the birds come, from your window or sliding doors, here's what I did: Open the door, set up the camera (on a tripod; with a comfortable chair behind it and a remote (cabled) control in my hand). Close the drapes, and with just a straight pin, pinned them together just above the lens and about a foot or two below the lens - leaving an opening I could look through to see the birds. Best (and only) bird blind I've ever used!

Frank W Loc: Adirondacks in NY

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

This works for me.

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Bob Boner

I have a feeder with perches (small branches) that I set about 10 feet from the sliding back door. I open the door a few inches and set my tripod up and line the camera up with the opening. After the birds find the feeder, I have no problem photographing them.

RRS Loc: Not sure

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

A word of wisdom! Be sure to use the tie downs that are attached to the blind. If the wind comes up suddenly it can be disastrous and it doesn't take much of a wind. Do not step out of the blind with anything on top of your tripod or a camera bag sitting next to a stool or folding chair either. Other then that they work very well.

teleice

The Ameristep pop-up blinds are great, and they are not expensive.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

For ease of set-up and take-down and meeting all the needs of the photographer I suggest a golfing stool and and an 8'X 10' swAtch of camo netting (a one-size-fits-all personal blind) draped over you, your camera cum monopod or tripod, and folding stool.

you can also drape it over you and your gear in a kayak or canoe.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Camo-Systems-Camo-Netting-Flyway/713419.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dcamo%252520netting%26CQ_st%3Db

Since I started using draped camo netting about a decade ago I gave my old tent-like fold-up/ pop-up blind to the grandkids for use as a playhouse! It's amazing how tolerant wildlife are of your incidental movements under the draped camo netting.. eating a sandwich, a swig of coffee from the thermos... they may glance at you, but seem to take no more than passing notice. Birds, deer, big-horn sheep...none seem to have problems with a close approach.

Dave

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joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

wdfbpf wrote:

I am curious as to what kind of blind you are using? I don't want to make pictures through my windows or sliding doors, but I don't see much other way of getting pictures in the back yard without using some kind of a blind. Is this something that would work? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-4-panel-spring-steel-blind?a=2050058

This is what I use except during the Summer. I find its too hot. During Summer I sit further away and find by increasing the distance its almost as affective.

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