BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Sometimes, things don't always go as planned! That was my day. I went to the marina hoping to see Henri and Simon, my GBH's! Instead, neither were there, which to say was a disappointment is an understatement! The place just wasn't the same without them! I only saw four ducks and some turtles. I saw a dog in the water and may post that another time. The seagulls were also gone! Frustrated, I decided to go to a place I had been planning on trying, which is a historic station. It's a decent place, and I liked how they made it feel welcoming with these signs and how they label the trees. The discovery of a butterfly is also hopeful! However, I am trying to determine my next lens, and this experience has put me on a faster path! Bottom line, I couldn't shoot a thing! The only lens I have now is my Sigma 150-600mm. Great for my wildlife, but not much else. While my iPhone is good, I don't feel as comfortable with that yet.

So, while I did get some lovely Robin shots, which I know better to post here, what is shown is the extent of my great adventure! I felt like the kid on vacation: "All I got was a tee shirt!" After that, I headed back and went to work with my guys! They didn't fail me, as one little squirrel saved my day and gave me some cute tree-hole shots!

So this is something certainly different for me! While I would like to be respected for my work with my squirrels, I don't want to be known for that alone!

Just me branching out!

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Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

tcthome Loc: NJ

Looks like the Red Breasted Robin can read ENGLISH!

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

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peterjoseph

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dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I love your signs and each tells a story. Well done Barb.

Dennis

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good set, Barb, now if only the critters could read?

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Thanks

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Apparently so. I guess it was the guardbird!

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Thanks,

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Thanks!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Signs of the times (spring), Barb.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

But you snuck the Robin in any way! Looks like a great, Great Adventure!
I sometimes use my big zoom like some people use a macro. I stay far enough back so the minimum focusing distance doesn't become a factor, and shoot away. It's easier to see the big picture and the magnification of the big lens gives the photo a nice look with plenty of depth of field. It's a great way to get flowers and other stationary subjects, but a little difficult to follow fast moving insects.

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Good one!

BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Oh, you caught that! I think another time this place might not be bad, especially if their garden has butterflies!

Yeah, for the one shot I wanted, I tried that, but I still couldn't get it. Such is life!