Home Alone - Again

Excellent shots Mitch. The experimentation on the shutter speed is really interesting to hear about and to see. Well done.

Thanks Bill. There are limits I am finding. Below about 1/20s, the mirror slap causes camera motion blur, but other than that, I am very happy with the results. My Better Beamer just arrived, but I have never been happy with the way flash makes a picture look. Off, somehow. If I can get good clear shots at slow shutter speeds I'll use that first.

Nice series Mitch. Those goldfinch sure add a lot of color to a dark cloudy day.
It was 87 degrees and sunny here yesterday, and going to be the same today...

Thanks George. I lived in the Bay area back in the 60's and I'm glad I am here. 87* is way too hot.

Nice series Mitch - some great little birds there.

Thanks Roy. I may have to make a habit of this. I see more new species right here in my yard than any 2 days at the wetlands.

These are delightful shots Mitch, I enjoyed viewing them .

Great series Mitch, brightened up my rainy day. I like the pose on #3 the male cardinal.

Thanks Ken and Phil. I think the Cardinals are nesting cause I no longer see the male and female together. they have been regulars since last fall, so I guess that means they have a nest going somewhere.