From The Air Conditioned Bird Blind
Aug 18, 2013 20:58:52 #
Before you yell and scream, I am recovering from a back injury that has kept my mirror slap quiet for several months. That said, this is the height of conceit; air conditioning, light, food, and even solitaire on the computer while waiting for the bird(s) to come in. And, it worked too. Thanks to the fact that the Ruby Throated Hummingbird will return to exactly the same twig(s), time after time and perch in such a way as to watch and protect their cache of chow. All is not perfect though. I has taken several days (of playing solitaire) between visits, 150 shots spoiled by butt shots or motion blur (quick little devils) then finally, it is worth the wait. Sure glad he posed when he did, I was almost out of iced tea. :roll:
For any old time Yinzers (Pittsburghers) out there, this is the Rosey Rosewell concept of bird photography.... "Open the Window Aunt Minnie".
For any old time Yinzers (Pittsburghers) out there, this is the Rosey Rosewell concept of bird photography.... "Open the Window Aunt Minnie".
The Ultimate Bird Blind
Watching the Cache
Full Profile Shot
Aug 18, 2013 21:10:30 #
Aug 18, 2013 21:20:17 #
Al FR-153 wrote:
Before you yell and scream, I am recovering from a... (show quote)
Great shots, I sympathise with you about your back. I am suffering the same fate due to a fall while out walking and trying to get some shots of an unexpected eagle owl. Ended up with torn muscles in my lower back, sprained ankle and knee, stung all over my face and arms by nettles but worst of all a dented pride. However luckily no damage to camera equipment.
Just wish we had some of the delights that you have over here in the UK so I could copy your technique.
Hope you get well soon. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Aug 18, 2013 21:28:06 #
I hope your back is improving. I am having upper back trouble myself.
Very Nice images thanks for sharing.
bullfrogs
Very Nice images thanks for sharing.
bullfrogs
Aug 18, 2013 21:29:09 #
Very nice!
If you zoom all the way into the eye in the third pic what's it looking at? Looks kind of like a feeder?
If you zoom all the way into the eye in the third pic what's it looking at? Looks kind of like a feeder?
Aug 19, 2013 05:04:14 #
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Aug 19, 2013 08:20:38 #
wonkytripod wrote:
Great shots, I sympathise with you about your bac... (show quote)
Hope this finds you on the continued mend also. Thanks for your comments. What is lost in these birds is the smallness of them. A large hummingbird is about the size and diameter of your little finger. Most are smaller than that.
Aug 19, 2013 08:21:29 #
bullfrogs wrote:
I hope your back is improving. I am having upper back trouble myself.
Very Nice images thanks for sharing.
bullfrogs
Very Nice images thanks for sharing.
bullfrogs
Thanks for the comments on both issues.
Aug 19, 2013 08:23:48 #
UtahBob wrote:
Very nice!
If you zoom all the way into the eye in the third pic what's it looking at? Looks kind of like a feeder?
If you zoom all the way into the eye in the third pic what's it looking at? Looks kind of like a feeder?
Thank you. Yes, there is a feeder suspended in front of the other front window. It is about 2 feet from where he perches and my lens was about another foot further.
Aug 19, 2013 08:25:37 #
Leicaflex wrote:
Good captures - Hope you are soon up and about - get well soon.
Thank you, and thank you.... I am discovering that the older you get, the longer it takes to mend. But then, considering the alternative, I'll take the slow healing.
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Aug 19, 2013 09:00:50 #
Thanks...
I kept wondering what I was going to do if he flew in the open window. Do I try to get a BIF shot before opening the door ???
I kept wondering what I was going to do if he flew in the open window. Do I try to get a BIF shot before opening the door ???
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