Painted Bunting Bird, a little closer this time (Page 3): I use the Nikon 70-300mm, not the sharpest lens in the camera bag, but works so far. Can't bring myself to pull the trigger...

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

I use the Nikon 70-300mm, not the sharpest lens in the camera bag, but works so far. Can't bring myself to pull the trigger and purchase the Nikon 300mm f/4 VRII for around $6000. Looking at a few older manual 300mm f/4, and f/2.8 types. Will miss the VR feature in my telephoto lens, but I need a sharper picture.

twowindsbear wrote:

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

What lens did you use?

Great pic!

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Hey Emmett, Guess I could help out with that one

Emmett wrote:

fstop, great photo. Would like to see more.

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

ruffy50 wrote:

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

The twig in front bothered me so I removed it. I hope you do not mind

:thumbdown: :thumbdown:

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

great shot

rufus1 Loc: Winter Haven, Florida

Great photo, this is one tough bird to sneak up on. Lost my opportunity several days ago. :thumbup:

ftpecktim Loc: MONTANA

MT Shooter wrote:

fstop22 wrote:

Hey Shooter
Not sure if we're considered the tropics, but got this guy here in Central Florida, near the shoreline of Lake Istokopoga. Darn things are eating the seeds off a common weed down here.

MT Shooter wrote:

Now that is one colorful little bird. There are times I miss the tropics.

Believe me, from where I sit, you are in the tropics!

:thumbup:

Tim9 Loc: SF Bay Area

very nice

JustLinda Loc: California

Lovely pics! I aspire to what you do!

djw60 Loc: Vermont

What a great shot and a beautiful bird!! I wish we had these birds up here in the Northeast :)

EarthArts Loc: Schenectady,NY

ruffy50 wrote:

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

The twig in front bothered me so I removed it. I hope you do not mind

Nice job !

markar Loc: Michigan

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird.

sodaworks

Is a beauty,wish i could find one to take a shot of. I am not a pro, but I think it is great....Jim Tillman

PNagy Loc: Missouri City, Texas

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

You did better than I by capturing very well a little bird. I took a nature walk behind the house with my wife, but missed the bird shots. I had a 70-200mm lens, but the water foul around here flee when one comes within 50 yards of them. Next time I'll lug the 400mm.

valleymiss Loc: Mississippi

Wow! This is beautiful!

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

fstop22 wrote:

Wish I had a prime lens when it comes to little birds like this, Had me crawling around to get closer. I think about as close as I can get. Now if they would sit Still in the shade and not move, for at least 1.5 seconds.

Pretty birds. Thanks for sharing.