Some Practive Bird Shots
Apr 4, 2016 11:22:19 #
Now retired, I've taken up photography as another interest. I've been learning and practicing as I go. Last week I took these bird shots. They may not be the best, but I was excited enough to post them. I'd welcome any comments or feedback. Thanks!
white-breasted nuthatch
downy woodpecter
red-bellied woodpecter
female cardinal
female cardinal
female cardinal
Apr 4, 2016 11:33:22 #
You are so lucky to be near a place that has such a variety of birds. All we seem to have are sparrows. Me jealous. :lol:
Apr 4, 2016 11:35:50 #
Apr 4, 2016 11:37:59 #
RRS
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Motorcycle Mike wrote:
Now retired, I've taken up photography as another interest. I've been learning and practicing as I go. Last week I took these bird shots. They may not be the best, but I was excited enough to post them. I'd welcome any comments or feedback. Thanks!
You must have been a Doctor when you were working because you are still "learning and practicing as you go". :)
People will look at bird shots and think that it's easy until they try it. You must have been a fine doctor because your off to a very good start. How long of a lens are you using? When and if you get tired of birds around the house don't forget that there are owls, hawks, and other fish to fry out there, Enjoy, I sure do. BTW, nice series and welcome to the forum!
Apr 4, 2016 14:36:32 #
Wonderful set, Mike and I love how the female cardinal posed so nicely for you!!
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Apr 4, 2016 15:57:06 #
Apr 4, 2016 16:49:43 #
Nice set, keep up the good work. I did the same thing when I decided to retire in November 2012. I had been away from photography for about 20 years (film) so the digital world was quiet a revelation to me. just started doing bird photography a couple of years ago.
Apr 5, 2016 09:05:11 #
Apr 5, 2016 11:06:51 #
Apr 5, 2016 11:07:47 #
RRS wrote:
You must have been a Doctor when you were working ... (show quote)
I've always wondered why we go to someone who is "practicing" medicine.
Apr 5, 2016 11:09:32 #
Thanks for the kind words. I used a sigma 150-500 lens. Yes, anxious to capture other birds, although I do have some good mallard shots.
Apr 5, 2016 11:13:12 #
John_F wrote:
You are so lucky to be near a place that has such a variety of birds. All we seem to have are sparrows. Me jealous. :lol:
Yes, we do have a nice variety of birds here in Indiana. And I'm lucky that I have a very nice nature park nearby to take pictures!
Apr 5, 2016 14:02:21 #
Motorcycle Mike wrote:
Now retired, I've taken up photography as another interest. I've been learning and practicing as I go. Last week I took these bird shots. They may not be the best, but I was excited enough to post them. I'd welcome any comments or feedback. Thanks!
Love how you captured the female Cardinal. If you want to attract a larger variety of birds, try putting up a couple of suet feeders with bought or home made suet. Place the feeders in the best light possible for time of day you will be shooting, then wait-----and wait. I see we both use the Sigma 150-500. If you put a check in the box "store original" we will be able to see all the beautiful details.
Apr 5, 2016 20:42:01 #
cameranut wrote:
Love how you captured the female Cardinal. If you want to attract a larger variety of birds, try putting up a couple of suet feeders with bought or home made suet. Place the feeders in the best light possible for time of day you will be shooting, then wait-----and wait. I see we both use the Sigma 150-500. If you put a check in the box "store original" we will be able to see all the beautiful details.
Thanks for the advice!
Apr 5, 2016 21:14:26 #
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