House Sparrows
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Mar 8, 2021 09:03:09 #
Nice images. I'm glad you're still at it! I hope I am at that age.
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Mar 8, 2021 11:20:33 #
Lovely shots, Richard. That first one is outstanding! You have very cute little models.
Mar 8, 2021 11:36:22 #
Forget your age, Richard, as long as you can remember focusing your camera, you are good!!!
Thank you for sharing. Your images are composed well, interesting and sharp.
BTW: What kind of camera/lens combination are you using? Did you use a tripod?
Cheers!
Thank you for sharing. Your images are composed well, interesting and sharp.
BTW: What kind of camera/lens combination are you using? Did you use a tripod?
Cheers!
Mar 8, 2021 12:47:29 #
Thanks everyone for your nice replies. You have made my day.
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Mar 8, 2021 13:22:16 #
I shoot with a Sony A65V and a Tamron 70-300 Macro lens. Also have a Sony A65V with an 18-250 lens that I use quite frequently. Bought the Tamron new on Ebay for $28.00 and it is a fine lens. How lucky can I get?
No I don't use a tripod. These little birds skip around too much for a tripod. The problem I have is this bush is almost always in deep shade between two buildings causing me to have to use more ISO or lower shutter speed than I like. Would also like to shoot at f8 or smaller to get a little more DOF.
No I don't use a tripod. These little birds skip around too much for a tripod. The problem I have is this bush is almost always in deep shade between two buildings causing me to have to use more ISO or lower shutter speed than I like. Would also like to shoot at f8 or smaller to get a little more DOF.
Mar 8, 2021 13:24:17 #
Richard, perhaps your age and lessened mobility have taught you the kind of patience it takes for great bird photography, I believe your "trigger finger" on the shutter release is functioning beautifully! What a nice series.
Mar 8, 2021 13:34:12 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
Richard Spencer wrote:
I am 93 years old and unable to walk without a walker but still love to hobble outside my front door and sit and photograph the birds as they light on a shrub on their way to a nearby bird feeder. I can then spend many enjoyable hours processing and printing a few to give away or put in album.
Absolutely lovely photos, nice composition and good lighting and sharp
Mar 8, 2021 14:13:49 #
Terrymac wrote:
Lovely shots, most impressed. Thanks.
Excellent shots.
Mar 8, 2021 14:26:00 #
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