I really like the one of the sparrow bathing.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
John Gerlach wrote:
We just spent 3 full days photographing birds at the Desert Retreat where Ron has two blinds set up for us - one for the afternoon and one for the morning. The morning blind is at a reflection pool, so lots going on, and a couple squirrels too.
If you are ever in the Tucson area in winter or early spring, rented some time at the Desert Retreat bird blinds is a productive and fun experience. It is a wonderful way to spend the winter and get out of the Idaho snow.
I used a Canon R5 with a 100-500mm lens for all of these images that I shot in about 3 hours.
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Each is a phenomenally beautiful masterpiece, and I am especially partial to those exquisite shots of the little squirrels drinking so peacefully 🏆🏆🥇🏆🏆
Barn Owl wrote:
Your Cactus Wren is my favorite. Thanks too for the details of the gear used, IDs of the animals, and the Desert Retreat info.
Most welcome. Always trying to teach photography.
joecichjr wrote:
Each is a phenomenally beautiful masterpiece, and I am especially partial to those exquisite shots of the little squirrels drinking so peacefully 🏆🏆🥇🏆🏆
I like the squirrels drinking too!
[quote=John Gerlach]We just spent 3 full days photographing birds at the Desert Retreat where Ron has two blinds set up for us - one for the afternoon and one for the morning. The morning blind is at a reflection pool, so lots going on, and a couple squirrels too.
If you are ever in the Tucson area in winter or early spring, rented some time at the Desert Retreat bird blinds is a productive and fun experience. It is a wonderful way to spend the winter and get out of the Idaho snow.
I used a Canon R5 with a 100-500mm lens for all of these images that I shot in about 3 hours.
What a great set, John! The Ground Squirrels are my fave!
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