This past weekend, with the snow storm, I've had well over 40 Dark-eyed Juncos. They were less skittish as were the other birds as were the other birds. Since I could not get out to the field where I'd rather be, I took advantage of the situation. So I set up my rig, perches and seeds sat back on my porch and allowed the birds to come to me. So here we go...1st photo is my camera set up used to capture the images and the rest are the Juncos
Dark-eye Junco checking out the scenery
Here he is sitting on the deck rail all puffy or full of seeds
I just love this pose
I love capturing bird photos perched like this. I considered cloning out the other branch but I kinda of like it the way it is
Looking like a bump on a log
These Juncos seemed to love this branch but they move so quickly that it's sometimes hard to get a really nice pose but I like this pose too.
Here he's waiting his turn to get some seeds. I think a Blue Jay or Starling was at the seeds.
Again waiting his turn to get some seeds; it's just down below him
Peaking to see if the coast is clear before jumping in
Just go out of the seeds and taking a short break from the action but keeping a watchful eye on the food.
Just sitting on the deck looking back at the action at the seed box
I think she was checking me out while sitting on the deck rail
Checking things out
Checking out some of the other birds on the other side of the log
Perched and keeping a watchful eye
Perched down below the deck
Looking into space
Perched
Another Junco
Sitting and looking up at the activity at the feeder
Hanging on the deck rail again
Last one for the moment
Al, what beautiful images. So sharp and the background colours complement the shots so well. Fantastic new rig.
Edited for spelling.
This message was edited Dec 22, 2009 7:55 PM
Wonderful photos Met!
Wow...just beautiful Al...the birds and your rig (which is in good hands)!!
Very nice collection Al. And a nice set up. I suspect you are hopelessly addicted.
Do you use the Better Beamer a lot? On all your images that I checked the EXIF info on, the flash did not fire.
I rarely use mine but I do carry it in my bag. I find it clumsy when I am shooting off hand. Maybe with the 600mm I may try to use it more since I won't be able to hand hold that bad boy.
Beautiful photos Met! Great set up too. Looks like you have great colors for the background too. Nice work.
Excellent shots, Al. Congratulations on your new setup.
Very sharp and clear. Love it.
Wow every shot a piece of art!! WTG AL! Id have to sell my Mustang to buy a lens like that. (Never) lol. Is the sun out when you take your pictures? They all look so well lit, just trying to get an understanding of the of the lighting you had, so maybe I could help myself down the road.
You nailed them Methodical, all are real clear.
Hack
Thanks everyone...sorry for the late response...off 'til 1/4 and doing lots of work around the house.
I haven't been able to get to the field lately with the snow so I had to play with the new rig in my backyard. Yesterday I used the 50D, instead of the 1D MkIII, with the lens and 1.4x and whoa...that's another 200mm FOV (1120mm) which put me really close to the birds. I can't wait to get the field...I've been trying to capture the image of this one elusive Belted Kingfisher in a nearby wetland.
Dave I usually install the BB just in case I need the light boost, however, when the light is right I turn the flash off. Dave I know you know you are going to love the 600; hope, better yet, sure you got your support system together. Have you used it yet?
Burd so you are a Mustang man too. I have a built '95 Cobra (last 5.0 pushroad); that is my other hobby.
Here are a few more withe 50D and better light.
This message was edited Dec 23, 2009 8:03 PM
Next image
Another
and another
Another one
yet another one
last one...sorry for so many... these have been some of my best Junco photos.
I thank you for taking a moment to view my photos
This message was edited Dec 23, 2009 8:02 PM
Beautiful shots Met!
