Blocked vison
May 20, 2012 18:38:37 #
I tried to find the recent post where someone asked about photographing at a nest when there are obstacles in the way. Here is a photo I shot yesterday. The images are of an American robin female on the nest.
The trick I use is prefaced by testing the bird's sensitivity first. When approaching the nest, I sort out how close the bird will let me approach before leaving.
I take a small piece of string and tie it to the obstructing item and move it to one side just enough to get the view I need. When I am done, I untie the string and go about my business.
Here is a sample from yesterday afternoon. I have used this technique for over 40 years and never lost a bird yet.
Good luck and happy shooting.
The trick I use is prefaced by testing the bird's sensitivity first. When approaching the nest, I sort out how close the bird will let me approach before leaving.
I take a small piece of string and tie it to the obstructing item and move it to one side just enough to get the view I need. When I am done, I untie the string and go about my business.
Here is a sample from yesterday afternoon. I have used this technique for over 40 years and never lost a bird yet.
Good luck and happy shooting.
Without use of string
After string implementation.
May 20, 2012 20:23:43 #
May 21, 2012 09:28:53 #
Bozsik wrote:
I tried to find the recent post where someone aske... (show quote)
Great idea, thank you. Now all I need to do is learn to walk on water.
Jim D
May 21, 2012 10:18:08 #
May 21, 2012 11:35:47 #
Bozsik wrote:
I tried to find the recent post where someone aske... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: Thank you it is this spirit that makes UHH family great idea.
May 21, 2012 12:58:50 #
simple, doable ideas are not always easy to think of but they are always the best. The string is a classic example.
May 21, 2012 13:08:42 #
Mudshark wrote:
simple, doable ideas are not always easy to think of but they are always the best. The string is a classic example.
Amazing how a little common sense works sometimes! As you said, something so simple, yet something many would not have thought to try.
Jim D
May 21, 2012 21:03:15 #
How do you get close enough to tie the string on without spooking the birdie ??
May 21, 2012 22:59:23 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
How do you get close enough to tie the string on without spooking the birdie ??
In my instructions I mentioned how I find out the sensitivity of the bird. I just casually walk nearer and nearer to the nest until the bird leaves. I quickly attach the string and leave. Then it is ready for shooting.
A piece of info. to note. Most birds are less likely to leave a nest with young than with just eggs, or if they are still building the nest. If they have young to feed, they are in and out of the nest all day. Just tie-off when they depart to retrieve food for the offspring.
May 21, 2012 23:31:33 #
Bozsik wrote:
Makes sense - I initially thought there might have been some Phantom Ninja stuff or a Harry Potter cloak of invisibility going on there - -Merlin1300 wrote:
I just casually walk nearer and nearer to the nest until the bird leaves. I quickly attach the string and leave. Then it is ready for shooting. Just tie-off when they depart to retrieve food for the offspring.How do you get close enough to tie the string on without spooking the birdie ??
May 22, 2012 19:13:03 #
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