Sometimes you take whatever shot you can
Jul 15, 2022 18:13:44 #
Usually I attempt to wait until a bird is on an attractive perch or at least in an an appealing environment. Some birds, however, do not frequent such places often.
The first shot, a Western Yellow Wagtail, was taken in Portugal near some salt pans. I followed this bird for over 15' as he foraged along the mud flats. This was about the best perch/background I could get him on.
The next two shots, are of European Bee-eaters. These birds make their nests in mud banks and spend much of their time either on wires waiting for insects, or on the clay banks they like to dig their nest holes in. Again, not very picturesque, but the beauty of both these species of birds makes up for the lack of environmental attractiveness.
All three of these shots were taken with a Canon R5, a 600 mm f/4.0 lens with a 1.4 extender from a car window.
I found that birds in Europe were much less approachable than many I deal with in North and South America. Rarely would a European bird let me exit the car without flying. Although the guide/driver I had was excellent at maneuvering the car, it still limited my choices as to background and perspective.
The first shot, a Western Yellow Wagtail, was taken in Portugal near some salt pans. I followed this bird for over 15' as he foraged along the mud flats. This was about the best perch/background I could get him on.
The next two shots, are of European Bee-eaters. These birds make their nests in mud banks and spend much of their time either on wires waiting for insects, or on the clay banks they like to dig their nest holes in. Again, not very picturesque, but the beauty of both these species of birds makes up for the lack of environmental attractiveness.
All three of these shots were taken with a Canon R5, a 600 mm f/4.0 lens with a 1.4 extender from a car window.
I found that birds in Europe were much less approachable than many I deal with in North and South America. Rarely would a European bird let me exit the car without flying. Although the guide/driver I had was excellent at maneuvering the car, it still limited my choices as to background and perspective.
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Jul 15, 2022 20:54:19 #
DelRae
Loc: Oregon
bajadreamer wrote:
Usually I attempt to wait until a bird is on an at... (show quote)
when I try to take Pictures of Birds need I go on :( theses are Beautiful thanks for the share DelRae
Jul 16, 2022 08:17:50 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Beautiful looking birds. I take what ever I can get also. If I can change the angle, point of view for a more pleasing phot, I will of course but feel the practice is just as important. Besides, Once I have enough of something, I can decide if I want to be a little pickier & pass on a photo. Like you said, they go where they go in the environment they are in. Nice photos.
Jul 16, 2022 13:30:04 #
Jul 16, 2022 14:16:35 #
bajadreamer wrote:
Usually I attempt to wait until a bird is on an at... (show quote)
A trio of gorgeous, perfectly shot stunners 🟢🟡💚🟡🟢
Jul 16, 2022 15:12:17 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set!
Thank you. I had beautiful birds to photograph.
Jul 16, 2022 15:12:43 #
NMGal wrote:
Great captures.
Thank you. Would have liked to have nicer BGs but ?.
Jul 16, 2022 15:13:50 #
tcthome wrote:
Beautiful looking birds. I take what ever I can get also. If I can change the angle, point of view for a more pleasing phot, I will of course but feel the practice is just as important. Besides, Once I have enough of something, I can decide if I want to be a little pickier & pass on a photo. Like you said, they go where they go in the environment they are in. Nice photos.
Good advice. Take what you get and then get picky.
Jul 16, 2022 15:14:23 #
weberwest wrote:
Nice shots!
Thank you. These were gorgeous birds, IMO.
Jul 16, 2022 15:14:46 #
joecichjr wrote:
A trio of gorgeous, perfectly shot stunners 🟢🟡💚🟡🟢
Beautiful birds. Thank you for the compliment on shooting technique.
Jul 17, 2022 06:37:04 #
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