Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19355773
1 Mallard hen with 12 drake suitors. She must be the "perdiest" gal on the pond.

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She's probably thinking, "Decisions, decisions...."

Capn Jack wrote in post #19354036
Now that's a really unique shot! I'm a little surprised the bird isn't inverted as the drop is acting as a lens but there are distances where you get an upright image from a spherical lens (thinking magnifying glass).

lijoec wrote in post #19354037
fantastic image

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19354055
Wow...this is such a cool shot, SYS! I love it. It's good to hear from you, and I hope you're doing well.

I'm doing well, thank you. I've been pretty inactive photography wise. Looks like this bird thread is moving faster than it's ever been.

medmonds wrote in post #19354091
so Cool!!! amazing composition. that would have been tricky to pull off

308Shooter wrote in post #19354461
This deserves an award. Simply amazing.

Thank you. With a live bird, this shot would have been impossible due to the law of refraction. This is a photo of a canvas print of a bird that I took. Even then the focus was tricky and challenging to achieve. Although it wasn't a photo of a live bird, I took the liberty given the nature of the work. Here's a BTS shot of how it was taken:

SYS wrote in post #19355880
I'm doing well, thank you. I've been pretty inactive photography wise. Looks like this bird thread is moving faster than it's ever been.

Thank you. With a live bird, this shot would have been impossible due to the law of refraction. This is a photo of a canvas print of a bird that I took. Even then the focus was tricky and challenging to achieve. Although it wasn't a photo of a live bird, I took the liberty given the nature of the work. Here's a BTS shot of how it was taken:

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Thanks for explaining. Great shot and super technique.

House Finch...

Bath time! "Slate-colored" Juncos ar uncommon out here, so a bit of a bonus.

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SYS wrote in post #19355880
I'm doing well, thank you. I've been pretty inactive photography wise. Looks like this bird thread is moving faster than it's ever been.

Thank you. With a live bird, this shot would have been impossible due to the law of refraction. This is a photo of a canvas print of a bird that I took. Even then the focus was tricky and challenging to achieve. Although it wasn't a photo of a live bird, I took the liberty given the nature of the work. Here's a BTS shot of how it was taken:

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Great creativity and execution !

Collared Dove.

BirdsofBC wrote in post #19354792
nice. is there a Warbler that doesn't sit still once in a while?

i DONT THINK SO! THEY ARE ALL KIND OF A PAIN!

SYS wrote in post #19355880
I'm doing well, thank you. I've been pretty inactive photography wise. Looks like this bird thread is moving faster than it's ever been.

Thank you. With a live bird, this shot would have been impossible due to the law of refraction. This is a photo of a canvas print of a bird that I took. Even then the focus was tricky and challenging to achieve. Although it wasn't a photo of a live bird, I took the liberty given the nature of the work. Here's a BTS shot of how it was taken:

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What an amazing set-up, SYS! I appreciate your explanation of how you accomplish these incredible shots. And yes, the bird thread is moving quite a bit faster than before. I sure wish it would slow down.

robamy wrote in post #19355833

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Exceptional shot, Rob! Beautifully composed.

chuckmiller wrote in post #19355851

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Excellent shot, Chuck!

fotoi wrote in post #19355862
Wood duck

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Beautiful wood duck shot, fotoi!

sidknee wrote in post #19355964

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great tit

Lovely shot...beautifully composed, Sid!

sidknee wrote in post #19355977

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common chaffinch, male

Truly outstanding, Sid! So sharp and lifelike in appearance.