Indigo Bunting(s)

I can't even begin to tell you in the space allotted here how high on my list of "nemesis" birds the male of this species ranks. If there were a ranking above #1 that's where he'd be. I've chased him around my backyard for at least the last 3 years and he almost always foils my attempts. The image below is only a few days old and represents my best effort to date. All I want is for him to find a perch in the sun within camera range and let that beautiful blue shine as we all know it can. Maybe that day will come this year......which is what I've said the last 3 years

Male

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Stellar shots Steve!

Same goes with me and ruby crowned kinglets. Except I haven't got a decent shot yet, you have.

A very hard male to catch detailed, you did quite well, the female is lovely, congrats. I'm dealing with my nemesis Rose breasted Grosbeak, little beauty that was here all day until the camera came out, he would hide in the shade then fly off maybe tomorrow...

What a gorgeous bird, love the color & great shooting Steve!!

Steve,
I think you did great. I would be happy with them and yet they still leave a little
room for a better shot. Good stuff.

I also think it's a great shot but then again that would be way to easy and not nearly as much fun as spending this summer getting that shot the artist in you is looking for. Good luck Steve

Lol at your nemesis story, Steve. Reminds me of the Pileated Woodpecker that taunts me in like fashion.
Beautiful captures of stunning creatures!

Nice series and the Indigo Bunting is just beautiful!

Very nice Cam.

These are wonderful shots Steve.

You know, I think a highly colours birds like this might be better in soft light. You don't want bright sun, hah!. <keep repeating until calm>

He's so beautiful! Congratulations on getting this shot. Even if you get the perfect shot, you will still want something even better...just like the rest of us!

wonderful shots....

Photo Hunter wrote in post #16875712
Stellar shots Steve!

Always appreciated Dave! Maybe one day I can come after one of your Painteds

Crimzon wrote in post #16875784
Same goes with me and ruby crowned kinglets. Except I haven't got a decent shot yet, you have.

LOL Trevor, you have chosen a toughie. Thanks for the comments and good luck catching the avian ping pong ball.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16875872
A very hard male to catch detailed, you did quite well, the female is lovely, congrats. I'm dealing with my nemesis Rose breasted Grosbeak, little beauty that was here all day until the camera came out, he would hide in the shade then fly off maybe tomorrow...

Thanks so much Bret. I too struggle with your nemesis so maybe between the 2 of us one of us can succeed.

CMOats wrote in post #16875893
What a gorgeous bird, love the color & great shooting Steve!!

That's a very kind compliment Cheryl and you're ever so nice to leave one.

jhayesvw wrote in post #16875936
Steve,
I think you did great. I would be happy with them and yet they still leave a little
room for a better shot. Good stuff.

Always appreciate your comments Jeremy and well put. Good enough to leave me/us wanting more.

Pondrader wrote in post #16876051
I also think it's a great shot but then again that would be way to easy and not nearly as much fun as spending this summer getting that shot the artist in you is looking for. Good luck Steve

You read me too well Jeff and thanks for the compliment. We all envision the image we want and then strive to achieve......I've still got some striving to do

grizzerbear wrote in post #16876068
Lol at your nemesis story, Steve. Reminds me of the Pileated Woodpecker that taunts me in like fashion.
Beautiful captures of stunning creatures!

Always so kind Barry and I'm thankful. I think everyone can identify with the nemesis story.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16876126
Nice series and the Indigo Bunting is just beautiful!

Thank you much Carol. He is a real beauty.

Peter2516 wrote in post #16876497
Very nice Cam.

Thanks as always Peter for such nice comments.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #16877497
These are wonderful shots Steve.

You know, I think a highly colours birds like this might be better in soft light. You don't want bright sun, hah!. <keep repeating until calm>

Hahaha Lester, sounds like the voice of experience? Thank you too for your compliments.

SJC from VT wrote in post #16877717
He's so beautiful! Congratulations on getting this shot. Even if you get the perfect shot, you will still want something even better...just like the rest of us!

Your always so kind Sandy, and in this case very understanding too. Happy, but never satisfied.

bhprk wrote in post #16877783
wonderful shots....

Thanks for checking in and leaving a nice comment Kumar.

Excellent shots, tough bird to get with good lighting as you have accomplished.

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