Bird Watching: share your photography tips :-), 1 by lilyfantn

lilyfantn wrote:
I have learned a number of things since the bird watching forum started that have really helped me with my picture taking. And I thank you all very much! I was thinking that maybe when we discover a new technique or tip we share them here.

I have been thinking about how I can get closer to my subjects without actually being outside in this cold weather. Now this may just be too tacky for most of you but I decided to try using the old changing table I have been keeping my craft stuff on in the garage. The top shelf is just about at the level of the bottom of my dining room window. So I dragged it outside and put a small bird bath, seed and a dish of fruit and nuts on the top. I figured there would be enough room for bird browsing and maybe even some of the ground feeders like the towhees might venture up there. I have my camera set up on a tripod in the dining room at chair level so I can sit while taking the pics. Aside from the "tacky factor" I'm hoping this will work out well. :-) I was even thinking of trying to attach some branches along the top rail or nearby. Here is my first customer... and I will post a picture of the feeding area below.