Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19449259
Tack sharp Canada goose close-up portrait fotoi! It's really a beauty!

Until this shot, I was unaware of the Dark-eyed (pink-sided) Juncos. I just always called them Dark-eyed Juncos. This is really a very attractive shot, SYS! Great work.

Great capture, Tom! So nicely photographed!

Both of these duck shots are very nicely captured, Steve! We've had a major influx of Ruddy Ducks (and others) in my area. The San Joaquin Valley (where I live) holds many thousands of both ducks and geese.

Fantastic shot of this Tom, Paul! He surely is a colorful fellow.

Very nice cardinal shot, Jimmy!

Very attractive raven shot, Tonto2! Lots of mood in this capture.

Both of these are marvelous shots, Kirk! I especially like the osprey looking back at your camera.

Both of these are such lovely shots, Richard! It's really nice to see them carrying on with their daily activities.

Thank you kindly Mike.
Butterball put on a nice show.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19449260
What an astounding shot of the blue jay, Paul! You really portrayed him beautifully!

Thank you for that kindly compliment Mike.

Those long, dark, bitter cold, northern wintry days can sure drive a person buggy.
I set-up a remote flash on a tripod and positioned it in front of our old Apple tree.
I shot from about 17 feet (5 meters) away with a remote flash trigger.
This set-up allowed me to increase the shutter speed to 3200 (high speed Sync).
The critters didn't mind at all and perched there while visiting our nearby feeders.
Happy trails.

Blue Jay

Taken yesterday

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belas wrote in post #19449330

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Little owl (Athene noctua) in the rain

That's a beauty!

Common Goldeneye, Female

Female Grackle Canon R10

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19449259
Until this shot, I was unaware of the Dark-eyed (pink-sided) Juncos. I just always called them Dark-eyed Juncos. This is really a very attractive shot, SYS! Great work.

Thanks, Mike. There are several subspecies of Dark-eyed Junko, about six in my area, and I'm happy to have photographed them all except one.

Mallard

Gambel's Quail...

A great egret stalking the stream. Happy Holidays, everyone!

White-breasted Nuthatch

SYS wrote in post #19449415
White-breasted Nuthatch

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I love the winter shots, the colors are just outstanding. Cute little guy.

ndcisiv wrote in post #19449420
I love the winter shots, the colors are just outstanding. Cute little guy.

Thank you, my favorite bird photography is during winter. Birds are lovelier in winter wonderland.

White-breasted Nuthatch

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