Goldfinches were out in mass today.
Dec 4, 2012 22:41:17 #
Dec 4, 2012 23:11:21 #
Beautifully done. Great detail! Now set up a perch using natural materials, close by, where they can wait their turn (while you take their picture!)
Dec 4, 2012 23:27:47 #
birdpix wrote:
Kind of like this? Lol. I know what you mean. I have an oak nearby that is perfect for this. The goldfinches sit up in that and a close by Birch. Now that the leaves have dropped, I have half a chance.Beautifully done. Great detail! Now set up a perch using natural materials, close by, where they can wait their turn (while you take their picture!)
These were also shot today (Tuesday).
Dec 4, 2012 23:36:43 #
Almost. Take a bare branch and attach it to something like a lightstand. Make sure it has only one comfortable place for the birds to perch on. Place it about 2 feet away from the feeder and make sure you have a clear background. The birds will use it and you will get great, very natural looking shots. Although they do use the trees to perch in, there are too many places for them to use and too many branches and twigs to get in the way. Try it!
Dec 4, 2012 23:44:41 #
Dec 4, 2012 23:51:23 #
birdpix wrote:
That ought to be easy enough. Thanks.Almost. Take a bare branch and attach it to something like a lightstand. Make sure it has only one comfortable place for the birds to perch on. Place it about 2 feet away from the feeder and make sure you have a clear background. The birds will use it and you will get great, very natural looking shots. Although they do use the trees to perch in, there are too many places for them to use and too many branches and twigs to get in the way. Try it!
Dec 4, 2012 23:51:57 #
Wahawk wrote:
Thanks, Wahawk.AWESOME photos Tom!! Love those goldfinches in their winter colors!
Dec 5, 2012 01:28:44 #
tainkc wrote:
Haven't seen too many in a while.
Great shots! I haven't seen many either and my yard was full all summer!
Dec 5, 2012 01:31:55 #
Horseart wrote:
Great shots! I haven't seen many either and my yard was full all summer!
Thanks, Jo. And there were Robins everywhere also. So many that one could not count them all!tainkc wrote:
Haven't seen too many in a while.
Great shots! I haven't seen many either and my yard was full all summer!
Dec 5, 2012 02:26:22 #
Haven't seen ANY in a while. Really good, sharp photos, Tom.
tainkc wrote:
Haven't seen too many in a while.
Dec 5, 2012 06:49:05 #
Dec 5, 2012 07:08:57 #
Dec 5, 2012 09:09:02 #
Very nice detail on those shots. I agree with BirdPix, set up a natural perch close by and you will some wonderful opportunities for photos.
birdpix wrote:
Beautifully done. Great detail! Now set up a perch using natural materials, close by, where they can wait their turn (while you take their picture!)
Dec 5, 2012 09:40:22 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Thanks, Donna. I may see them one day and then go a week without seeing any. In the summer they are constant.Haven't seen ANY in a while. Really good, sharp photos, Tom.
tainkc wrote:
Haven't seen too many in a while.
Dec 5, 2012 09:40:42 #
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